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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Valuev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abraham Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valuev stalling.
Valuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valuev clinches with his opponent.
Valuev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karlsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Karlsson.
Valuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valuev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valuev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karlsson goes for a takedown attempt but Valuev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valuev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karlsson did well to prevent Valuev getting side control.
Valuev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karlsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valuev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson wants to get back to full guard.
Valuev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valuev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karlsson defends it well.
Valuev wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valuev is pressing down on Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karlsson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valuev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karlsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Karlsson is pressing down on Valuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karlsson misses with a combination
and Valuev counters by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson can't break the clinch.
Valuev lands with a left to the head.
Valuev lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valuev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Valuev holds him up against the cage and eventually Karlsson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valuev manages to break the clinch.
Valuev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Valuev duly obliges.
It looks like Marcus Karlsson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev tries to clinch up.
Karlsson looks to clinch
and Valuev counters with a single leg into guard. Karlsson didn't expect that.
Valuev looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valuev landing with the ground and pound.
Valuev stands up from Karlsson's guard - Valuev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Karlsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valuev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karlsson won't be happy with that.
Valuev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valuev stands up and beckons Karlsson to his feet.
Valuev clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson fails with the takedown
and Valuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valuev shoots in and bounces Karlsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valuev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valuev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but Valuev controlling him for the moment.
Valuev stands and steps away. Karlsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valuev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valuev has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Valuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Karlsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valuev has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Valuev lands a takedown into guard.
Valuev wants to get up but he can't break Karlsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karlsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valuev has managed to get both his arms back between Karlsson's legs - danger averted.
Valuev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Valuev to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Karlsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valuev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valuev works over Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Valuev wants to stand but Karlsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abraham Valuev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valuev prevents Karlsson from getting back to his feet.
Valuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valuev defends well.
Valuev tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Valuev counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Valuev counters with a takedown into side control.
Valuev decides to stand back up.
Abraham Valuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valuev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson shoots and misses
and Valuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Valuev cracks Karlsson with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev wants the takedown. Karlsson is fighting it off but Valuev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karlsson's guard against the cage.
Valuev stands up and waves to Karlsson to follow him.
Valuev has closed the distance and engaged Karlsson in a clinch.
Karlsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Valuev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valuev tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Valuev scores with a sloppy right hand. Karlsson should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valuev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valuev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karlsson to his feet.
Karlsson tries to score with a low kick but Valuev moves his leg out of the way.
Valuev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valuev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Valuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valuev closes the distance but Karlsson moves to the side
and Karlsson counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Valuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Karlsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valuev feints and as Karlsson raises his hands in defense, Valuev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valuev gets to his feet. Karlsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karlsson walks into a left hand.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valuev moves into the clinch.
Valuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valuev cracks Karlsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valuev moves into the clinch successfully.
Valuev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karlsson can't fight it off and eventually Valuev manages to take the fight to the floor. Karlsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valuev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valuev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Karlsson regains guard.
Valuev preventing the sweep.
Valuev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Valuev looks to clinch
so Karlsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valuev lands a decent shot there.
Valuev keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valuev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valuev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valuev looking for a guillotine here but Karlsson defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Valuev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valuev is now in half guard.
Karlsson tries to roll over but Valuev keeps him under control.
Karlsson is pressing down on Valuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valuev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Valuev stands up and waves to Karlsson to follow him.
Karlsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abraham Valuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Valuev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valuev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control but Valuev is working from the bottom.
Valuev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Karlsson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valuev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Karlsson's back instead.
Karlsson turns into Valuev and is now in his guard.
Valuev looking to control.
Valuev keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson won't allow Valuev to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valuev gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Valuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valuev 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Valuev!
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