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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristal Kabashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexndr Wennberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristal Kabashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexndr Wennberg!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kabashi with that takedown attempt.
Kabashi shoots and misses
and Wennberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wennberg slips a jab and a cross from Kabashi.
Kabashi misses with a double jab.
Kabashi closes the distance and clinches up with Wennberg, looking for a takedown. Kabashi pushes Wennberg against the cage but Wennberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristal Kabashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabashi is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kabashi is defended easily by Wennberg.
Kabashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wennberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Kabashi fails to land the takedown.
Wennberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kristal Kabashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wennberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabashi with a poor takedown
and Wennberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Kabashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Wennberg.
Wennberg closes the distance and pushes Kabashi back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wennberg stalling in the clinch but Kabashi improves position.
Wennberg is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Wennberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wennberg prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Wennberg.
Wennberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Kabashi has double underhooks.
Wennberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wennberg breaks from the clinch.
Kabashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Wennberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabashi shoots for a takedown but Wennberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wennberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kabashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wennberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Kabashi circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg is looking to clinch.
Kabashi dives in and grabs Wennberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wennberg pushes down on Kabashi's head and hops out.
Kabashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wennberg moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Wennberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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!
Wennberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wennberg is trying to force a seperation but Kabashi has the dominant position.
Wennberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kabashi is trying to drag Wennberg to the mat but Wennberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kabashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wennberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wennberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kabashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wennberg stalks Kabashi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kabashi's face. Kabashi staggers backwards, shaken.
Kabashi shoots in for a takedown but Wennberg shows good takedown defense.
Wennberg tries to clinch up.
Wennberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kabashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wennberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Wennberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabashi throws a combination that misses
and Wennberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Wennberg lands a jab.
Kabashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wennberg's waist but Wennberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kabashi off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Wennberg as Kabashi shoots in.
Kabashi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wennberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Wennberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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!
Wennberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Kabashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Kabashi misses.
Wennberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kabashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexndr Wennberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kabashi looks for a takedown but Wennberg sprawls well.
Wennberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wennberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Kabashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wennberg which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristal Kabashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabashi darts in trying to clinch
and Wennberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wennberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wennberg tries to clinch but Kabashi moves out of range.
Wennberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kabashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Wennberg connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wennberg lands with a nice combination. Kabashi backs away looking to recover.
A nice combination there by Wennberg.
Kabashi is rocked!
Wennberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Kabashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabashi shoots in but Wennberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kabashi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wennberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wennberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wennberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kabashi misses with a right hand
and Wennberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Kabashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kabashi misses with a combination
and Kabashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wennberg digs a good body shot into Kabashi's ribs.
Wennberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wennberg throws a series of strikes that have Kabashi backpedaling.
Alexndr Wennberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kabashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kabashi.
Kabashi tries to move into range but Wennberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kabashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wennberg throws a right and a left that Kabashi avoids nicely.
Wennberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kabashi.
Wennberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wennberg tries to clinch but Kabashi is having none of it.
Wennberg tries to clinch up but Kabashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Wennberg tries to clinch up but Kabashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Wennberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabashi dives in and grabs Wennberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wennberg pushes down on Kabashi's head and hops out.
Wennberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kristal Kabashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wennberg closes the distance and clinches.
Wennberg effectively controlling the action here.
Wennberg tries to break free but Kabashi pushes him back against the cage.
Wennberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kabashi is trying to pull guard but Wennberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kabashi tries to pull guard but Wennberg won't allow it.
Wennberg lands an uppercut.
Kabashi tries for a takedown but Wennberg manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wennberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wennberg tries to break the clinch but Kabashi is controlling the position.
Wennberg lands with a right to the head.
Kabashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wennberg is defending well.
Kabashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wennberg on the inside.
Kabashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kabashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kabashi throws a combination that misses
enabling Wennberg to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wennberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wennberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexndr Wennberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kabashi shoots in for a takedown but Wennberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kabashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Wennberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kabashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kabashi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristal Kabashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wennberg tries to clinch there but Kabashi circles away.
No luck for Kabashi with that takedown attempt.
Kabashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kabashi throws a combination that misses
and Wennberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wennberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wennberg throws a one two combo.
Wennberg has closed the distance and engaged Kabashi in a clinch.
Wennberg is trying to force a seperation but Kabashi has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wennberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Wennberg on the inside.
Wennberg blocks an uppercut.
Wennberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wennberg stalling in the clinch but Kabashi improves position.
Kabashi misses with some punches.
Wennberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Kabashi gets an underhook and turns Wennberg into the cage.
Kabashi jumps into guard, dragging Wennberg to the mat.
Wennberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kabashi trying to keep a closed guard but Wennberg is proving a slippery customer.
Wennberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kabashi keeping moving, preventing Wennberg from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexndr Wennberg wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wennberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wennberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Wennberg misses with a few strikes there.
Wennberg tries to clinch but Kabashi is having none of it.
Wennberg tries to clinch there but Kabashi circles away.
Kabashi shoots in for a takedown but Wennberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wennberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wennberg throws a right and a left that Kabashi avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg swinging wildly here.
Kabashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wennberg has closed the distance and engaged Kabashi in a clinch.
Wennberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Kabashi has double underhooks.
Wennberg is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kabashi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wennberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kristal Kabashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kabashi throws a series of punches but Wennberg moves out of range.
Wennberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Kabashi circles away.
Wennberg throws a nice looking combination but Kabashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kabashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kabashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Wennberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kabashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kabashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wennberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexndr Wennberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kabashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wennberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexndr Wennberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wennberg 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 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexndr Wennberg!
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