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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Vatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahvin Keitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahvin Keitin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexandr Vatin's chin.
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220 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Vatin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kahvin Keitin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keitin.
Keitin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vatin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keitin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vatin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vatin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keitin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vatin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vatin keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keitin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vatin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Keitin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vatin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vatin can't do much from the bottom here.
Keitin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keitin tries for a kimura but Vatin is defending well.
Vatin sneaks back into half guard.
Keitin wants to take a breather but Vatin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keitin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vatin defends it well.
Keitin is trying to work for a kimura but Vatin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatin is defending against the submission attempts here by Keitin.
Keitin looks gassed!
Keitin trying to control from half guard but Vatin is working away.
Vatin tries to get to full guard but Keitin has control of the leg.
Vatin trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keitin fails to land the takedown.
Keitin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vatin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vatin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keitin, pushing him back against the cage.
Vatin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vatin is struggling to control the position.
Keitin is trying to drag Vatin to the mat but Vatin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexandr Vatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahvin Keitin.
Vatin is pushing Keitin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vatin tries to stall but Keitin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vatin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatin manages to break the clinch.
Keitin shoots in and drives through. Vatin sprawls well.
Keitin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vatin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keitin somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kahvin Keitin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keitin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vatin pinned against the cage. Vatin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vatin rushes Keitin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatin obliges.
Vatin jumps guard.
Keitin stopping the sweep attempt from Vatin.
Keitin wants to pass the guard but Vatin is keeping the position.
Keitin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vatin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keitin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keitin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keitin preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keitin shoots for a double leg takedown but Vatin sprawls well. He's pushed Keitin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keitin is breathing heavily.
Keitin closes the distance and clinches up with Vatin, looking for a takedown. Keitin pushes Vatin against the cage but Vatin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandr Vatin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahvin Keitin.
Vatin is looking to clinch.
Keitin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vatin but Vatin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keitin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vatin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keitin sprawls well initially but Vatin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vatin winds up and cracks Keitin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Keitin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keitin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vatin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vatin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vatin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vatin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Keitin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vatin is defending well. Keitin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vatin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Keitin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahvin Keitin!
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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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