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QFC Tournament 1165 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tavistock (ranked 4183 p4p, 4141 weight class) and Aled Bowen (ranked 491 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Tavistock!
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, Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Tavistock is defending well.
Bowen is looking for a kimura but Tavistock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bowen to get the leverage.
Tavistock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bowen on the ground.
Bowen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavistock is just riding it out for now. Bowen eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tavistock is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aled Bowen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashton McClain (ranked 4265 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Han Gan (ranked 495 p4p, 501 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashton McClain!
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, Han Gan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gan rushes McClain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gan misses with an elbow strike.
Gan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gan tries for a takedown. No joy.
McClain misses with the head strike.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
McClain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gan.
Gan blocking some punches.
Gan tries for a takedown but McClain manages to get underhooks.
Gan blocking some punches.
Gan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gan has control of McClain's left arm, preventing McClain from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gan blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Gan.
Gan goes for a takedown attempt but McClain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton McClain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Gan.
No joy there for McClain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McClain is on him like a limpet, forcing Gan back against the cage.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Gan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain working aggressively here.
McClain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gan pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClain trying to control but Gan is working from the bottom.
Gan working for a triangle but McClain defends it easily.
Gan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from McClain. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from McClain misses.
McClain gets a takedown into half guard.
Gan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McClain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gan pushes McClain off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain looking to score a takedown here. Gan is defending well but McClain drives through and ends up in Gan's guard.
Gan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McClain has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McClain has a couple of punches blocked by Gan.
Gan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Gan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gan blocks an uppercut.
Gan pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McClain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McClain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McClain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClain stands up from Gan's guard - McClain perhaps looking for a knockout.
McClain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McClain lands in his opponent's guard.
Gan kicks McClain off and gets to his feet.
McClain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Gan dominated that round.
That's time! McClain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from McClain does no damage.
And Gan tries to counter it with a takedown but McClain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ashton McClain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gan's guard.
Gan wriggles free and stands up.
McClain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gan pushes McClain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gan kicks off McClain and gets to his feet.
McClain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by McClain or perhaps it was just good defense by Gan, which made it look bad.
Gan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Gan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McClain leaves Gan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gan enables McClain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gan wriggles free and stands up.
Gan moves into the clinch successfully.
Gan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClain throws a head punch that misses.
Gan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Gan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClain misses with the head strike.
Gan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McClain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClain.
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Gan.
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Gan.
Ashton McClain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClain misses with some punches.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Gan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain throws a head punch that misses.
McClain has a couple of punches blocked by Gan.
Gan drags the fight down to the ground.
Gan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gan is trying to control the position but McClain postures up.
Han Gan has got the better of the ground game so far.
McClain wants to stand and escape but instead Gan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McClain keeping full guard, as Gan tries to pass.
McClain is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Gan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClain throws a head punch that misses.
McClain misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gan backwards.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Gan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McClain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClain prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashton McClain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Gan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClain.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McClain as Gan tries to tie him up.
McClain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClain misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClain.
Gan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McClain is defending well.
McClain misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Han Gan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McClain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McClain is on him like a limpet, forcing Gan back against the cage.
Gan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gan.
McClain working aggressively here.
Gan breaks the clinch.
McClain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gan misses the jab.
Gan shoots in but McClain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McClain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gan.
Gan slaps away a takedown attempt from McClain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClain.
Gan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashton McClain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Gan.
Gan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClain gets a takedown into half guard.
Gan kicks McClain off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from McClain does no damage.
McClain gets the takedown into side control.
Gan throws McClain to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClain throws a right and a left that Gan avoids nicely.
McClain misses with a two punch combination.
McClain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gan wants to counter with a clinch but McClain pushes him away.
McClain has a takedown stuffed.
Gan closes the distance and clinches up with McClain, looking for a takedown. Gan pushes McClain against the cage but McClain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McClain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McClain scores with a takedown into Gan's guard.
Gan kicks McClain off and gets to his feet.
Gan shoots in for a takedown but McClain shows good takedown defense.
McClain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gan defends well and McClain ends up having to push Gan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McClain misses with some punches.
Gan jumps guard but McClain stands there with Gan around his waist. Gan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain misses with some punches.
McClain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gan pulls guard successfully.
McClain tries to stand but Gan is controlling from the bottom.
McClain gets to his feet. Gan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McClain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gan circles away quickly and effectively.
McClain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gan pushes McClain off and gets back to his feet.
McClain gets a double leg takedown into Gan's guard.
Gan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gan crunches a lovely knee into McClain's ribcage.
Gan blocking some punches.
McClain misses with some punches.
Ashton McClain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Gan.
Gan blocking some punches.
McClain working aggressively here.
McClain misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gan jumps guard and drags McClain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McClain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gan pushes McClain off and gets back to his feet.
Han Gan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McClain darts in looking for a takedown but Gan gets double underhooks and turns McClain into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Gan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Han Gan!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Han Gan!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Han Gan!
Han Gan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reece Saint Le (ranked 4334 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Will Wilber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reece Saint Le!
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, Will Wilber!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilber feints a jab promting Saint Le to slip. Wilber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saint Le slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saint Le.
Saint Le gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saint Le is working away from the top position though.
Wilber wants to improve his position but Saint Le is controlling well.
Saint Le has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saint Le connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Le takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Le landing shots from mount.
 It looks like Will Wilber has been cut.
Saint Le fails to take his opponent's back.
Saint Le with shots to the head and body - Wilber looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saint Le content just to control the position here.
Wilber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saint Le controlling from the full mount.
Wilber tries to hold on but Saint Le pushes him away.
Wilber is trying to escape the mount.
Wilber tries to hold on but Saint Le postures up.
Saint Le with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Le controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilber tries to lock up and control but Saint Le gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saint Le tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilber wants to control but Saint Le is having none of it.
Saint Le controlling from mount.
Saint Le pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Le lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilber hang on?
 Wilber is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Le sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilber is still in real trouble! Can Saint Le finish him?
Saint Le is working for a guillotine from mount but Wilber frees his head quite easily.
Saint Le takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilber seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saint Le postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Wilber bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Saint Le and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Saint Le!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charmagne Dupelle (ranked 4402 p4p, 4161 weight class) and Maky Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charmagne Dupelle!
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, Maky Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon wants to slow Dupelle down by chopping away at his legs.
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dupelle is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon trying to control the action but Dupelle is working from the bottom.
Dupelle tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dupelle fails to land the takedown.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dupelle throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Gordon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dupelle defends well and Gordon ends up having to push Dupelle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dupelle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dupelle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupelle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Dupelle persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dupelle bucks up and tries to throw Gordon off but instead Gordon has got his back!
Dupelle rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Dupelle is breathing heavily.
Gordon scores with punches to the body.
Gordon controlling from the back.
Gordon has got one arm under Dupelle's chin. This could be trouble... Dupelle trying to control the other hand but Gordon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dupelle has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maky Gordon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maicon Rafis (ranked 4164 p4p, 4478 weight class) and OJ MiZoHoNi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maicon Rafis!
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, OJ MiZoHoNi!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from MiZoHoNi. No joy for Rafis on that attempt.
MiZoHoNi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rafis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MiZoHoNi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rafis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rafis tries to buck MiZoHoNi off but MiZoHoNi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rafis's face as MiZoHoNi controls the position.
Rafis is looking to reverse the position.
Rafis wants to get back to his feet but MiZoHoNi drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MiZoHoNi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MiZoHoNi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rafis looks calm but he's in trouble here. MiZoHoNi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rafis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! MiZoHoNi lets go of the hold and Rafis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). OJ MiZoHoNi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tamati Tauati (ranked 4438 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Brita Filter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamati Tauati!
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, Brita Filter!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauati fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Filter as Tauati shoots in.
Filter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Filter wants to clinch but Tauati slips to the side
and Tauati counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Filter!
You can see the frustration on Filter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filter trying to remain calm as Tauati controls from the top position.
Tauati taking a break here but Filter is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati prevents Filter from standing back up.
Filter wants to control but Tauati is keeping busy.
Tauati trying to pass the guard but Filter defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tauati.
Filter is trying to keep Tauati in close.
Tauati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tauati's guard.
Tauati is looking to sweep but instead, Filter has passed into half guard.
Tauati trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filter prevents Tauati from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauati wants to control the action here but instead Filter manages to pass to full mount!
Tauati throws a strike from the bottom but Filter uses the opportunity to take his back.
Filter not allowing Tauati to control his hands.
Tauati tries to roll but Filter sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tauati is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Filter go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tauati trying to control the position but Filter manages to sink in the hooks.
Tauati staying busy and making it hard for Filter to control.
I really don't envy Tauati right now.
Tauati avoids the strikes from Filter.
Tauati wants to escape the position.
Tauati knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filter on the ground.
Tauati is working hard here to advance position.
Tauati breaks Filter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filter is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tauati controlling the position.
Tauati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filter is one step ahead there.
Filter wants to stand and escape but instead Tauati has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tauati postures up in Filter's guard and throws a big left but Filter blocks it.
Tauati is in close to Filter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tauati throws an elbow that misses. Filter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tauati's guard. Nice move by Filter!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tauati is striking off his back. Filter thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brita Filter 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.
Tauati avoids the head kick by Filter.
Tauati closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tauati lands in his opponent's guard.
Filter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Filter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tauati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Filter holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filter is keeping the position for now.
Tauati looking to sit in guard and control but Filter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filter wants to control from the top but Tauati keeps moving.
Tauati on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tauati tries to get out of the position.
Filter won't allow Tauati to sweep him here.
Tauati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filter preventing the sweep.
Tauati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tauati working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tauati has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filter has passed into side control.
Tauati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tauati tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Filter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tauati tries to reverse the position but Filter maintains control.
Tauati is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tauati is just holding on here. Filter manages to take his back.
Tauati trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Filter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filter has the hooks in. Tauati is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tauati breaks Filter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Filter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tauati tries to roll over but Filter keeps him under control.
Filter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filter prevents Tauati from improving his position.
Brita Filter has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter is looking to take a break and control but Tauati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tauati is trying to control but can't.
Tauati is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tauati is trying to reverse the position but instead Filter has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brita Filter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tauati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Filter scores with a takedown into Tauati's guard.
Filter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tauati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tauati wants to improve his position but instead Filter has moved into half guard.
Filter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tauati defending well though.
Tauati punching from the bottom.
Tauati is staying active underneath Filter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati wants to get back to full guard.
Tauati missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauati gets full guard.
Filter passes Tauati's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tauati is staying active underneath Filter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Filter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Filter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tauati looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tauati has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Filter avoiding Tauati 's attempts to control his hands.
Tauati is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Filter trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Filter has the hooks in. Tauati is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauati trying to control the hands but Filter breaks the grip.
Filter is hanging on to Tauati's back as he tries to escape.
Filter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tamati Tauati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tauati is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filter gets his hands free as Tauati looks to control.
Filter controlling well, preventing Tauati from escaping the position.
Filter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Filter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tauati has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tauati tries to escape but Filter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brita Filter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Brita Filter!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Brita Filter!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Brita Filter!
Brita Filter wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buccio Fiolario (ranked 4191 p4p, 4432 weight class) and Kamari Lowery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buccio Fiolario!
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, Kamari Lowery!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiolario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowery.
Fiolario lands a nice shot that snaps Lowery's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Lowery there.
Fiolario throws a right hand that Lowery ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowery also avoids with ease.
Lowery rushes Fiolario and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowery.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiolario.
Fiolario scores with a shot to the side of Lowery's head.
A short uppercut from Fiolario.
Lowery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiolario gets through Lowery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Lowery scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fiolario.
Fiolario tries to work over Lowery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiolario lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowery backwards.
A short right from Lowery on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiolario is trying to stall.
Fiolario letting Lowery take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lowery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiolario lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fiolario taking a breather.
Lowery just leaning against Fiolario, taking a breather.
Lowery pushes Fiolario back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fiolario lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lowery lands with a right to the head.
 Fiolario is rocked!
Lowery blocks a body shot from Fiolario.
Oh Fiolario is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Come on Lowery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lowery lands a right hand.
Lowery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lowery throws a big uppercut that drops Fiolario! More strikes from Lowery and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fiolario lies dazed against the cage as Lowery celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamari Lowery!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Saint Benoit (ranked 4192 p4p, 4159 weight class) and Januario Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Saint Benoit!
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, Januario Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Benoit is just out of range.
Saint Benoit misses with the combination.
Saint Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Saint Benoit moves into the clinch.
Galvao stalling in the clinch but Saint Benoit improves position.
Saint Benoit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saint Benoit tries to pull guard but Galvao holds him up against the cage and eventually Saint Benoit drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Benoit is trying to drag Galvao to the mat but Galvao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galvao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is trying to break free.
Saint Benoit manages to break the clinch.
Galvao tries to clinch up.
Saint Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Saint Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saint Benoit tries to pull guard but Galvao won't allow it.
Saint Benoit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galvao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galvao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saint Benoit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saint Benoit tries to pull guard but Galvao won't allow it.
Saint Benoit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to break the clinch but Saint Benoit is controlling the position.
Saint Benoit is trying to pull guard but Galvao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Galvao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Galvao has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saint Benoit uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint Benoit preventing the sweep.
Saint Benoit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Saint Benoit from controlling successfully.
Saint Benoit preventing the sweep.
Saint Benoit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galvao dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit wants to stand up but Galvao is controlling him.
Saint Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint Benoit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Benoit has momentary wrist control but Galvao slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao stands up and waves to Saint Benoit to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Galvao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Saint Benoit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galvao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint Benoit dives in and grabs Galvao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes down on Saint Benoit's head and hops out.
Galvao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galvao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saint Benoit is defending well for now.
Saint Benoit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galvao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Galvao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint Benoit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Saint Benoit as Galvao shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Saint Benoit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint Benoit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galvao circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Januario Galvao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saint Benoit tries for a takedown but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saint Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galvao as he avoids it easily.
Saint Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Saint Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown but Galvao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saint Benoit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Galvao.
Galvao fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Benoit has Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Saint Benoit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saint Benoit controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saint Benoit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galvao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saint Benoit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saint Benoit's waist but Saint Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
Saint Benoit is looking for a counter combo.
Saint Benoit rushes Galvao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saint Benoit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Galvao.
Saint Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saint Benoit blocks a low kick nicely.
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saint Benoit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Saint Benoit pushes him off.
Galvao feints a jab promting Saint Benoit to slip. Galvao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saint Benoit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Galvao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saint Benoit defends well and Galvao ends up having to push Saint Benoit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saint Benoit.
Galvao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Saint Benoit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Galvao or perhaps it was just good defense by Saint Benoit, which made it look bad.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saint Benoit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Benoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galvao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saint Benoit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saint Benoit throws a push kick but Galvao slaps the foot to one side.
Galvao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint Benoit.
Saint Benoit shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saint Benoit or perhaps it was just good defense by Galvao, which made it look bad.
Jordan Saint Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint Benoit clinches up with Galvao and pushes him back against the cage.
Galvao pulls guard successfully.
Galvao is trying to control the position but Saint Benoit postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saint Benoit manages to get himself to full guard.
Saint Benoit seems keen to control Galvao's posture.
Saint Benoit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Galvao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saint Benoit defending well though.
Saint Benoit is in trouble now - Galvao has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Januario Galvao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Galvao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galvao moves out of range of the body kick.
Saint Benoit rushes Galvao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Galvao stops a takedown attempt from Saint Benoit.
Saint Benoit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Galvao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saint Benoit prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galvao is out of range and Saint Benoit settles back down.
Saint Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saint Benoit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Benoit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint Benoit misses with a takedown attempt
and Galvao counters with a left and a right that stings Saint Benoit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Saint Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Benoit is looking to clinch.
Saint Benoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint Benoit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galvao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Galvao has his takedown stuffed
and Saint Benoit counters by clinching up.
Saint Benoit keeps control of Galvao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galvao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saint Benoit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Galvao is trying to break the clinch but Saint Benoit has him pressed against the cage.
Galvao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saint Benoit avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao letting Saint Benoit take a breather here.
Galvao tries a knee to the head but Saint Benoit blocks it.
Galvao gets underhooks to prevent Saint Benoit's takedown attempt.
Galvao jumps guard but Saint Benoit stands there with Galvao around his waist. Galvao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saint Benoit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Galvao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galvao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint Benoit closes the distance but Galvao moves to the side
and Galvao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galvao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint Benoit looking for a takedown.
Saint Benoit breaks the clinch.
Saint Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saint Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint Benoit moves out of range of the body kick from Galvao.
Saint Benoit moves into range and clinches up with Galvao.
Saint Benoit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Galvao's efforts to push away.
Galvao tries to pull guard but Saint Benoit won't allow it.
Saint Benoit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Benoit working a defensive guard here.
Galvao stands and throws Saint Benoit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saint Benoit tries to bench press Galvao off him but Galvao keeps the position.
Galvao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Galvao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint Benoit tries to avoid it but Galvao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint Benoit to the ground. Saint Benoit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saint Benoit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saint Benoit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Benoit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Jordan Saint Benoit.
I think Galvao 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Januario Galvao!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jordan Saint Benoit!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Jordan Saint Benoit!
Jordan Saint Benoit wins by split decision!
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