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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khamsat Masprodov (ranked 5183 p4p, 4254 weight class) and Ismail Melikov (ranked 528 p4p, 487 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Melikov's choice of entrance music: Fire. Khamsat Masprodov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good takedowns
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khamsat Masprodov!
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, Ismail Melikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masprodov to the ground. Melikov is now in Masprodov's guard.
Melikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masprodov's guard.
Masprodov looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Melikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masprodov's guard.
Masprodov is trying to keep Melikov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masprodov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melikov has Masprodov in his guard.
Masprodov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melikov is pulling down on Masprodov's head. It's preventing any offense from Masprodov, at least for the moment.
Melikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masprodov defends it easily.
That's two 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.
Melikov is pulling down on Masprodov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masprodov wants to stand and escape but instead Melikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Melikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masprodov keeping full guard, as Melikov tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Melikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masprodov working a defensive guard here.
Melikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Melikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Melikov stands up over Masprodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Melikov is working Masprodov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Melikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Masprodov is retaining full guard.
Melikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Melikov is stalling in the full guard.
Melikov wants to control from the top but Masprodov keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Melikov passes Masprodov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Melikov wants to pass the guard but Masprodov is keeping the position.
Melikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melikov landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Melikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masprodov is looking to escape.
Masprodov is trying to control but can't.
Melikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Melikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov is keen to just control but Masprodov is a slippery customer.
Melikov controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melikov is pressing down on Masprodov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masprodov is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melikov instigates a clinch.
Melikov jumps guard and drags Masprodov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Masprodov pushing down on Melikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melikov manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masprodov wants to control from the top but Melikov keeps moving.
Masprodov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masprodov blocks a head kick by Melikov.
Melikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Melikov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melikov controlling the action here.
Melikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masprodov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melikov.
Melikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melikov wants to pass to mount but Masprodov is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ismail Melikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melikov moves into the clinch.
Masprodov wants to take the fight to the mat but Melikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Melikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Melikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melikov clinches up with Masprodov and pushes him back against the cage.
Masprodov wants to take the fight to the mat but Melikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melikov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Melikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masprodov wants to improve his position but Melikov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masprodov is trying to stand back up but Melikov is controlling him
Masprodov tries to roll over but Melikov keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masprodov taking some punishment here, with Melikov in his half guard.
Masprodov wants to control but Melikov is keeping busy.
Masprodov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melikov pulls his head out easily.
Melikov working Masprodov over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Melikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masprodov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Melikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Melikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masprodov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Melikov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Melikov controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Masprodov defends it well.
Melikov controlling from mount.
Melikov goes for an armbar but Masprodov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masprodov.
Melikov has control of Masprodov's left arm, preventing Masprodov from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melikov trying to strike off his back.
Melikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Melikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Melikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melikov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Melikov!
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hype
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