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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luana Peroba Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frolov has chosen Manowar - Holy War as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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136 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luana Peroba Filgueiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filgueiras moves into the clinch.
Filgueiras throws a punch but it's blocked by Frolov.
Filgueiras has hold of one of Frolov's legs. Frolov is fighting the takedown attempt but Filgueiras gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Frolov keeping moving, preventing Filgueiras from controlling successfully.
Frolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frolov keeping moving, preventing Filgueiras from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Frolov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filgueiras in his tracks.
Frolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frolov misses with a low kick.
Filgueiras tries a low kick but Frolov avoids it.
Filgueiras is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras closes the distance and clinches up with Frolov, looking for a takedown. Filgueiras pushes Frolov against the cage but Frolov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frolov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filgueiras stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frolov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filgueiras fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frolov, pushing him back against the cage.
Filgueiras breaks the clinch.
Frolov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frolov stuffs the takedown.
Frolov scores with a body shot.
Frolov scores with a jab to the body.
Filgueiras wants to clinch.
Filgueiras closes the distance and clinches up with Frolov, looking for a takedown. Filgueiras pushes Frolov against the cage but Frolov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luana Peroba Filgueiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filgueiras shoots in but no luck this time.
Frolov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filgueiras momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filgueiras tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frolov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filgueiras momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frolov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frolov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frolov postures up in Filgueiras's guard and throws a big left but Filgueiras blocks it.
Frolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Filgueiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frolov stands up over Filgueiras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Frolov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Filgueiras looking for a guillotine here but Frolov defends easily.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Filgueiras haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Frolov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Filgueiras 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.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Filgueiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Victor Frolov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frolov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filgueiras.
Frolov misses with a low kick.
Frolov lands with a good body shot.
Filgueiras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Frolov finds it's target.
Frolov scores with a nice right hand.
Filgueiras rushes Frolov and presses him up against the cage.
Frolov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Filgueiras tries to throw a body punch but Frolov avoids it by throwing Filgueiras back against the cage.
Filgueiras has Frolov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frolov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Filgueiras has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frolov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frolov goes for a takedown attempt but Filgueiras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frolov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frolov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Filgueiras quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frolov is trying to control. Filgueiras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frolov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Filgueiras blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frolov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Frolov dominated that round.
That's time! Filgueiras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Filgueiras on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frolov. Frolov obviously looking to wear him down.
Filgueiras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frolov avoids it really well and circles away.
Filgueiras rushes Frolov and presses him up against the cage.
Frolov is working for takedown but Filgueiras is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frolov goes for a takedown attempt but Filgueiras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frolov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filgueiras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Filgueiras or perhaps it was just good defense by Frolov, which made it look bad.
Filgueiras with a poor takedown
and Frolov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luana Peroba Filgueiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frolov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Filgueiras is trying to defend but Frolov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frolov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov is looking to stall here but Filgueiras recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frolov content to stall in guard here.
Frolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Filgueiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filgueiras throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Victor Frolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Filgueiras trying to keep a closed guard but Frolov is proving a slippery customer.
Frolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filgueiras's head.
Filgueiras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frolov is one step ahead there.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filgueiras is on top in guard.
Frolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filgueiras's guard.
Frolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Filgueiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filgueiras uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Filgueiras throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Frolov counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Filgueiras's head coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Filgueiras is looking to clinch but Frolov is avoiding it.
Frolov slaps away a takedown attempt from Filgueiras, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Frolov. Those never looked like landing.
Filgueiras fails to land the takedown.
Frolov drives through with a takedown into Filgueiras's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras wants to control the position but Frolov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Frolov is trying to control. Filgueiras wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filgueiras is trying to stand.
Frolov drops an elbow to the side of Filgueiras's head.
Frolov passes to full mount!
Frolov trying to control but Filgueiras is having none of it.
Frolov content just to control the position here.
Frolov landing strikes from the mount and Filgueiras is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frolov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Frolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Frolov shoots in but Filgueiras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Filgueiras fails with the takedown
enabling Frolov to counter with a crisp jab.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filgueiras gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frolov.
Frolov cracks Filgueiras with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Filgueiras tries to clinch up.
Filgueiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Filgueiras has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frolov tries to pull guard but Filgueiras holds him up against the cage and eventually Frolov drops back down to his feet.
Filgueiras tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frolov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luana Peroba Filgueiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filgueiras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frolov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Frolov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filgueiras closes the distance and clinches up with Frolov, looking for a takedown. Filgueiras pushes Frolov against the cage but Frolov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Frolov.
Frolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Filgueiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Frolov.
Filgueiras needs to keep his hands up - Frolov had a free shot at his head there.
Frolov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filgueiras at a distance.
Filgueiras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frolov lands a nice shot that snaps Filgueiras's head back.
Frolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filgueiras. Filgueiras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frolov moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras tries to work over Frolov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filgueiras is working for takedown but Frolov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frolov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filgueiras is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Filgueiras stalling the fight.
Filgueiras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Filgueiras tries to pull guard but Frolov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Filgueiras pulls guard successfully.
Frolov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frolov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frolov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frolov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Filgueiras is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov is trying to get an arm triangle but Filgueiras is defending well.
Frolov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Frolov unloading with bombs!
Filgueiras is squirming around, avoiding Frolov's attempts to control the action.
Frolov with the ground and pound from mount.
Frolov lands with some strikes.
Filgueiras is trying desperately to improve position.
Frolov wants to control the pace but Filgueiras is squirming around nicely.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filgueiras working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov controlling his opponent.
Filgueiras has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Victor Frolov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frolov is persistently looking for the submission but Filgueiras is defending it well.
Filgueiras can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filgueiras staying busy and making it hard for Frolov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Frolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frolov 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Frolov!
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energy
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hype
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