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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Demirel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amzi Azzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demirel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rammstein - Sonne. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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189 cm
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hakan Demirel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amzi Azzan!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azzan misses with a double jab.
Azzan tries to clinch up but Demirel circles away and keeps his distance.
Azzan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demirel throws an overhand right that lands on Azzan's shoulder, as Azzan tries to avoid the shot.
Azzan slips under a jab.
Azzan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirel throws out the jab.
Azzan dives in and grabs Demirel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demirel pushes down on Azzan's head and hops out.
Demirel looks to land a left hand but Azzan moved out of range nicely.
Demirel looks to land a combination but Azzan avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Demirel. No joy for Azzan on that attempt.
Hakan Demirel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amzi Azzan.
Azzan moves out of range as Demirel strikes.
Azzan closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzan misses with a punch on the inside.
Azzan gets control of Demirel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Azzan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Demirel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Demirel wants to control from the top but Azzan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirel preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzan tries to strike from the bottom.
Demirel tries to free his leg and advance position but Azzan is retaining full guard.
Demirel won't allow Azzan to sweep him here.
Demirel wants to pass the guard but Azzan is keeping the position.
Demirel trying to control but Azzan is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Demirel throws a hook but Azzan blocks it.
Azzan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demirel is trying to defend but Azzan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azzan connects with a nice short shot to Demirel's temple.
Demirel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demirel tries to get out of the position.
Azzan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirel is trying to maintain the position but Azzan is very close to passing his half guard.
Azzan lands with a punch from half guard.
Azzan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Azzan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Demirel's head.
Demirel controlling the position well.
Demirel is trying to control but can't.
Demirel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azzan.
Azzan thows a huge punch but Demirel dodges it nicely.
Azzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirel has his hands clasped together around Azzan's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demirel tries to keep at a distance but Azzan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Azzan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demirel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Demirel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Amzi Azzan has been cut.
Azzan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demirel prevents it.
Demirel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azzan being controlled against the cage.
Azzan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demirel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demirel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demirel landing knees to the head.
Azzan swings wildly with an uppercut but Demirel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but Azzan blocks with his arms.
Demirel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azzan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demirel is breathing heavily.
Azzan tries to pull guard but Demirel holds him up against the cage and eventually Azzan drops back down to his feet.
Azzan tries to score a body lock takedown but Demirel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azzan.
Demirel prevents the takedown attempt.
Demirel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Azzan tries for a takedown but Demirel manages to get underhooks.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan has Demirel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demirel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Azzan tries for a takedown but Demirel manages to get underhooks.
Demirel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demirel connects with a knee to the head.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Demirel prevents it.
Demirel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Azzan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demirel connects with a knee to the head.
Demirel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demirel lands a knee to the body.
Azzan is trying to drag Demirel to the mat but Demirel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Azzan as Demirel tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Demirel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amzi Azzan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demirel tries to keep at a distance but Azzan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Demirel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azzan.
Demirel working Azzan over with knees to the body.
Demirel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azzan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demirel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Azzan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hakan Demirel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amzi Azzan.
Azzan looking to slow down the pace here.
Azzan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demirel missing with knees to the body.
Azzan is working for takedown but Demirel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azzan is breathing heavily.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azzan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demirel misses with a knee strike.
Demirel stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azzan's face.
Azzan can't get the takedown.
Demirel landing knees to the head.
Demirel scores with a knee to the head.
Demirel is pushing Azzan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Azzan wants a takedown.
Demirel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azzan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demirel walks away with a smile on his face. Azzan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azzan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demirel.
Azzan is looking to clinch but Demirel is avoiding it.
Demirel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azzan clinches up against the cage.
Azzan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demirel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demirel throws a shot from downtown. Azzan moves away and avoids it.
Azzan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demirel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demirel misses with a straight left.
Azzan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demirel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demirel connects with a body shot.
Demirel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azzan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demirel is looking for a sweep.
Demirel parries the strikes from Azzan easily there. Azzan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Demirel to escape.
Azzan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Azzan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Demirel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Azzan.
Demirel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Azzan connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azzan working the ground and pound but Demirel is defending the strikes.
Azzan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azzan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Demirel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Demirel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nice strikes from Azzan there.
Azzan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demirel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azzan throwing shots but Demirel is blocking nicely.
Azzan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azzan throwing shots but Demirel is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demirel trying to control from the bottom.
Azzan lands with a punch from half guard.
Demirel is looking for a sweep. Azzan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azzan drops an elbow to the side of Demirel's head.
Azzan lands strikes from half guard.
Demirel is in trouble now - Azzan has advanced to mount!
Demirel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Azzan.
Azzan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Demirel looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amzi Azzan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Amzi Azzan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azzan jumps guard but Demirel stands there with Azzan around his waist. Azzan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demirel controlling the action here for a moment.
Demirel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Azzan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Demirel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hakan Demirel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amzi Azzan.
Demirel prevents the takedown attempt.
Demirel misses with a knee strike.
Azzan throws a head punch that misses.
Demirel looking to stall.
Demirel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azzan blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azzan blocks it with crossed arms.
Demirel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Azzan blocks it with crossed arms.
Azzan goes for a takedown attempt but Demirel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demirel misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzan blocks a jab.
Azzan defending well as Demirel loads up on a big left hand.
Azzan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demirel but Demirel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azzan moves into the clinch.
Demirel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demirel misses with a knee to the head.
Azzan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demirel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Demirel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azzan jumps guard and drags Demirel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Azzan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Azzan landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azzan unloading with bombs!
Azzan tries to control but Demirel wriggling away.
Demirel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Azzan looking to finish Demirel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Demirel!
Azzan throwing strikes here but Demirel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Azzan cracks Demirel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Azzan with a couple of short strikes.
Amzi Azzan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azzan misses with a head shot.
Azzan raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Azzan with shots to the head and body - Demirel looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azzan landing strikes from the mount and Demirel is in trouble!
Demirel is bucking up trying to escape but Azzan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Azzan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Demirel tries to reverse the position but Azzan maintains control.
Azzan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Demirel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Azzan.
Azzan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azzan with the ground and pound from mount.
Azzan with the ground and pound from mount.
Azzan with a couple of short strikes.
Azzan looking to control but Demirel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azzan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demirel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azzan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azzan with a couple of short strikes.
Azzan landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Azzan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Amzi Azzan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azzan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amzi Azzan!
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energy
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hype
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