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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Vidojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Pushkin!
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, Nikola Vidojkovic!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkin tries to clinch but Vidojkovic moves away
and Vidojkovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pushkin's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pushkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vidojkovic gets a clinch.
Vidojkovic breaks the clinch.
Pushkin clinches up with Vidojkovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Vidojkovic is trying to drag Pushkin to the mat but Pushkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Vidojkovic to work.
Pushkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vidojkovic feints a jab promting Pushkin to slip. Vidojkovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pushkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vidojkovic scores with a head kick.
Pushkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pushkin darts in trying to clinch
and Vidojkovic counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidojkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Vidojkovic clinches.
Vidojkovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pushkin is trying to drag Vidojkovic to the mat but Vidojkovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vidojkovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Vidojkovic wants to stand but Pushkin is controlling the position.
Vidojkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vidojkovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vidojkovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidojkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vidojkovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vidojkovic wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Vidojkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pushkin.
Vidojkovic looking to control.
Pushkin trying to control but Vidojkovic is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vidojkovic misses with a takedown attempt - Pushkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin scores with a body shot.
Vidojkovic looks winded!
Pushkin tries to clinch up but Vidojkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vidojkovic shoots in and drives through. Pushkin sprawls well.
Alexander Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Vidojkovic.
Vidojkovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Pushkin tries to sprawl out of it but Vidojkovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pushkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vidojkovic tries to sprawl but Pushkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pushkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vidojkovic is looking to control Pushkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vidojkovic avoid being mounted?
Pushkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pushkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pushkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vidojkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pushkin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pushkin is just content to waste time from the top position. Vidojkovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pushkin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Pushkin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vidojkovic looks for a takedown but Pushkin sprawls well.
Vidojkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pushkin.
Pushkin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vidojkovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pushkin controls the pace.
Vidojkovic working for a triangle but Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pushkin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin throws a strike but Vidojkovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Vidojkovic from controlling successfully.
Pushkin looking to control but Vidojkovic passes into half guard.
Pushkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vidojkovic.
Pushkin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vidojkovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Pushkin is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Vidojkovic keeps him under control.
Pushkin is refusing to be controlled, as Vidojkovic sits in half guard.
Pushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vidojkovic decides to stand and escape the position.
Pushkin rushes Vidojkovic and presses him up against the cage.
Vidojkovic keeps control of Pushkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidojkovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vidojkovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pushkin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Vidojkovic.
Pushkin has Vidojkovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vidojkovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vidojkovic jumps guard but Pushkin stands there with Vidojkovic around his waist. Vidojkovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pushkin has a couple of punches blocked by Vidojkovic.
Pushkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pushkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vidojkovic wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidojkovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vidojkovic stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.
Vidojkovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vidojkovic advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pushkin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vidojkovic.
Vidojkovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pushkin is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Pushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pushkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vidojkovic is fending him off so far but Pushkin persists. Nope, Vidojkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Pushkin blocks a head kick by Vidojkovic.
Vidojkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pushkin.
Vidojkovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Pushkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vidojkovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vidojkovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pushkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander Pushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pushkin has managed to clinch.
Pushkin is trying to break the clinch but Vidojkovic is controlling him.
Vidojkovic decides to pull guard.
Pushkin being controlled here momentarily.
Vidojkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin wants to get up but he can't break Vidojkovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vidojkovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vidojkovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Vidojkovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pushkin is aware though and is defending well.
Vidojkovic working for a triangle but Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin trying to control but Vidojkovic is working from the bottom.
Pushkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin stands up and waves to Vidojkovic to follow him.
Vidojkovic darts in looking for a takedown but Pushkin gets double underhooks and turns Vidojkovic into the cage.
Alexander Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Vidojkovic.
Vidojkovic avoiding damage as Pushkin throws knees to the body.
Pushkin is trying to break the clinch but Vidojkovic is controlling him.
Pushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vidojkovic's elbow.
Pushkin has clasped his hands together around Vidojkovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin trying to control the position but Vidojkovic is working away.
Vidojkovic is holding Pushkin down, trying to stall.
Alexander Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vidojkovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vidojkovic prevents Pushkin from improving his position.
Vidojkovic wants to pass to mount but Pushkin is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidojkovic is looking to stall here but Pushkin recovers full guard.
Pushkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vidojkovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Pushkin trying to control the position here.
Nikola Vidojkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pushkin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pushkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Pushkin!
Our winner, Alexander Pushkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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