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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Schimberlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Schiknsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schimberlake comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Timberlake-Sexy Back. Schiknsi has chosen Po Russki as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
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185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Schimberlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Schiknsi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schimberlake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schiknsi has his takedown stuffed
and Schimberlake counters with a takedown into side control.
Schimberlake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Schimberlake cracks Schiknsi with a big elbow.
Schiknsi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Schimberlake is trying to ground and pound but Schiknsi uses the momentary lack of control by Schimberlake to regain half guard.
Schimberlake stops Schiknsi from getting back to his feet.
Schimberlake throwing shots but Schiknsi is blocking nicely.
Schimberlake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schimberlake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schiknsi keeps working.
Schiknsi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiknsi trying to control but Schimberlake postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schiknsi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Schimberlake counter with a right hand.
Schimberlake checks the leg kick.
Schimberlake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schiknsi to the mat! Schiknsi manages to get full guard.
Schiknsi wants to stand and escape but Schimberlake is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schimberlake trying to control but Schiknsi is working from the bottom.
Schimberlake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schimberlake throws a strike but Schiknsi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schiknsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Schimberlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi throws a strike but Schimberlake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schimberlake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schimberlake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schimberlake wants to control from the top but Schiknsi keeps moving.
Schimberlake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schimberlake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schiknsi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schiknsi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schiknsi!
Schiknsi lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi wants to control but Schimberlake is keeping him busy.
Schimberlake prevents Schiknsi from improving position.
Schiknsi trying to control the action but Schimberlake is working from the bottom.
Schiknsi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schimberlake, who protects the arm well.
Schiknsi trying to control the position but Schimberlake is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Schiknsi crashes against the mat.
Schimberlake can't do much from the bottom here.
Schiknsi trying to control the position but Schimberlake is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Schiknsi. No joy for Schimberlake on that attempt.
Schimberlake slips a jab and a cross from Schiknsi.
Igor Schiknsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Schiknsi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schiknsi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schimberlake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schiknsi won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schiknsi defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Schimberlake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schiknsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schimberlake.
Schiknsi struggling a bit here.
Schiknsi tries to escape but Schimberlake is in control.
Justin Schimberlake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schimberlake is working Schiknsi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Schimberlake working the strikes but Schiknsi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Schiknsi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schimberlake.
Schimberlake seems to be looking for submissions.
Schimberlake tries to stand and escape but Schiknsi is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schimberlake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schiknsi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schimberlake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schimberlake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schiknsi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schimberlake.
Schiknsi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schimberlake throws a strike but Schiknsi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schimberlake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schimberlake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schiknsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schiknsi looks to clinch
and Schimberlake counters with a single leg into guard. Schiknsi didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi is looking to stand up but Schimberlake isn't so interested in that idea.
Schiknsi is looking for a triangle but Schimberlake pushes his legs off easily.
Schiknsi is breathing heavily.
Schimberlake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schimberlake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schimberlake won't allow Schiknsi to get back to his feet.
Schimberlake wants to pass the guard but Schiknsi is keeping the position.
Schimberlake trying to control the position from guard on top but Schiknsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schimberlake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schimberlake throws and elbow that misses. Schiknsi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schimberlake's guard. Nice move by Schiknsi!
Schimberlake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schiknsi.
Schimberlake pushes Schiknsi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Schimberlake shoots in and bounces Schiknsi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schimberlake prevents Schiknsi from getting back to his feet.
Schimberlake throws and elbow that misses. Schiknsi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schimberlake's guard. Nice move by Schiknsi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi throwing strikes but missing.
Schiknsi has gone for a leg lock! Schimberlake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schiknsi's guard.
Schimberlake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schiknsi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schimberlake lands a couple of elbows.
Schiknsi is looking to stand up but Schimberlake isn't so interested in that idea.
Schimberlake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schiknsi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Schimberlake dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schimberlake tries for a takedown but Schiknsi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schiknsi misses with a double jab
and Schimberlake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schiknsi won't be happy with that.
Schimberlake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Schimberlake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schimberlake working the strikes but Schiknsi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Schiknsi is trying to stand.
Schimberlake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schiknsi's head.
Schimberlake trying to control from Schiknsi's half guard. Schiknsi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schimberlake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schimberlake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schiknsi fails with the takedown
and Schimberlake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schiknsi won't be happy with that.
Schiknsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schimberlake working the ground and pound but Schiknsi is defending the strikes.
Schimberlake tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schimberlake prevents Schiknsi from escaping the position.
Schimberlake fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schiknsi sneaks back into half guard.
Schimberlake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schimberlake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schimberlake thows a huge punch but Schiknsi dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schiknsi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schiknsi wants to sweep but no luck.
Schimberlake stops Schiknsi from standing up.
Schiknsi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schimberlake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schimberlake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schimberlake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schimberlake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schimberlake trying to control the position from guard on top but Schiknsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schiknsi misses with a takedown attempt
so Schimberlake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schiknsi wants to sweep here but Schimberlake controlling him for the moment.
Schimberlake trying to control but Schiknsi is working from the bottom.
Schimberlake throws a strike but Schiknsi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Justin Schimberlake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schiknsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Schimberlake is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schimberlake wants to stand but Schiknsi is controlling the position.
Schiknsi trying to control but Schimberlake is working from the bottom.
Igor Schiknsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schiknsi has his takedown stuffed
and Schimberlake counters with a takedown into side control.
Justin Schimberlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Schiknsi.
Schiknsi dodges the ground and pound from Schimberlake.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schiknsi wants to control but Schimberlake postures up.
Schiknsi tries to escape but Schimberlake is in control.
Schimberlake tries to advance to mount but Schiknsi denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Schimberlake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schimberlake, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Schimberlake!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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