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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sd Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tavaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sd Plissken has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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201 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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187 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sd Plissken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Tavaras!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tavaras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plissken wants to stand up but Tavaras is controlling him.
Plissken lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tavaras!
Plissken stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tavaras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tavaras drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Plissken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavaras is aware though and is defending well.
Tavaras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plissken is on top in guard.
Plissken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Plissken throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tavaras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tavaras seems to be working for a kimura but Plissken defends the submission attempt.
Tavaras is looking for a kimura but Plissken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tavaras to get the leverage.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet.
Tavaras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plissken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavaras.
Tavaras is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plissken is just riding it out for now. Tavaras eventually gives up the hold.
Tavaras looks gassed!
Tavaras stops Plissken from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavaras wants to work for an arm triangle but Plissken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plissken is trying to stand back up but Tavaras is controlling him
Tavaras is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet.
Tavaras seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavaras prevents Plissken from standing back up.
Tavaras is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plissken sees it coming and defends easily.
Plissken is trying to stand up here but Tavaras is controlling him well.
Plissken trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Plissken tries to get to full guard but Tavaras has control of the leg.
Plissken is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavaras.
Plissken tries to kick Tavaras off but Tavaras keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Plissken has one foot on Tavaras's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tavaras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras moves nicely into side control.
Tavaras tries for a kimura but Plissken is defending well.
Tavaras tries for a kimura but Plissken is defending well.
Plissken manages to get back to half guard.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet.
Tavaras wants to work for an arm triangle but Plissken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plissken makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavaras shoots and misses
and Plissken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tavaras was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Tavaras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tavaras keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plissken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plissken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tavaras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plissken wants to stand up but Tavaras is controlling the position.
Tavaras looking for submissions off his back.
Tavaras actively working from the bottom here.
Plissken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tavaras sees it coming and defends easily.
Plissken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plissken gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavaras misses with a takedown
and Plissken counters with a takedown into side control.
Tavaras manages to get back to half guard.
Tavaras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tavaras is trying to stand up here but Plissken is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plissken decides to stand and escape the position.
Tavaras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Plissken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavaras shoots and misses
and Plissken counters by clinching up.
Sd Plissken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Plissken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plissken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tavaras shoots and misses
letting Plissken counter with a right hand.
Plissken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tavaras misses with a takedown
and Plissken counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plissken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tavaras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plissken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plissken decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tavaras to his feet.
Tavaras shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tavaras seems to be working for a kimura but Plissken defends the submission attempt.
Plissken looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras wants to work for an arm triangle but Plissken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavaras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plissken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavaras.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plissken is pressing down on Tavaras's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Plissken working for a triangle but Tavaras defends it easily.
Plissken wants to get back to his feet but Tavaras is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tavaras forces his way into half guard.
Tavaras is looking for a kimura but Plissken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tavaras to get the leverage.
Plissken gets full guard.
Tavaras drops back looking for a leg! Plissken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plissken manages to kick Tavaras off! Tavaras jumps back into Plissken's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plissken scrambles and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavaras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plissken counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavaras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sd Plissken dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Tavaras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plissken counters by moving into the clinch.
Tavaras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plissken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plissken gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Plissken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Plissken!
Tavaras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Plissken manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plissken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sd Plissken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tavaras.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavaras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plissken defends well.
Plissken gets to his feet - Tavaras follows without any prompting.
Tavaras tries for a takedown but Plissken circles away easily
and Plissken counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavaras takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tavaras regains half guard.
Plissken decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tavaras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plissken counters with a left and a right that stings Tavaras.
Jon Tavaras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plissken bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tavaras's head.
Plissken lands a lovely overhand right.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plissken counters with a left and a right that stings Tavaras.
Tavaras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Plissken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Plissken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavaras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Plissken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tavaras is in Plissken's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras wants to pass the guard but Plissken is keeping the position.
Tavaras drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Plissken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tavaras has Plissken in his guard.
Tavaras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plissken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plissken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plissken wants to stand but Tavaras is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tavaras is looking for a triangle but Plissken pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plissken is aware though and is defending well.
Plissken landing with the ground and pound.
Plissken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tavaras has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plissken has managed to get both his arms back between Tavaras's legs - danger averted.
Plissken working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavaras's head.
Tavaras looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plissken stands up and waves to Tavaras to follow him.
Plissken is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Plissken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tavaras looking for a guillotine here but Plissken defends easily.
Plissken stands and steps away. Tavaras gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Plissken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavaras misses with a takedown
and Plissken counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Plissken.
Plissken scores with the left hand. Tavaras knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavaras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plissken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tavaras's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavaras looking for a guillotine here but Plissken defends easily.
Tavaras is looking for a triangle but Plissken pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavaras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plissken defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sd Plissken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plissken 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sd Plissken!
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