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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Einar Grimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Sultanakhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Einar Grimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Sultanakhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimsson scores with a jab to the body.
Sultanakhmedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sultanakhmedov somewhat.
Grimsson throws a right hand that misses
and Sultanakhmedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Sultanakhmedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sultanakhmedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grimsson prevents it.
Einar Grimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sultanakhmedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sultanakhmedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Grimsson won't want to take too many of those.
Sultanakhmedov landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Grimsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sultanakhmedov jumps guard but Grimsson stands there with Sultanakhmedov around his waist. Sultanakhmedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sultanakhmedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sultanakhmedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters circling - Grimsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimsson lands an overhand right.
Grimsson throws an off balance right hand
and Sultanakhmedov counters by clinching up.
Sultanakhmedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sultanakhmedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimsson walks away with a smile on his face. Sultanakhmedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sultanakhmedov fails with the takedown.
Einar Grimsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sultanakhmedov looks gassed!
A left lands for Grimsson.
Grimsson misses with a right hand
and Sultanakhmedov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sultanakhmedov.
Nice cross by Grimsson.
Sultanakhmedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimsson sprawls well. He's pushed Sultanakhmedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sultanakhmedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sultanakhmedov slips under a jab.
Sultanakhmedov darts in trying to clinch
and Sultanakhmedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson misses with a looping right.
Grimsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sultanakhmedov slips a jab from Grimsson.
A shot to the liver by Grimsson. Beautiful body shot.
Grimsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sultanakhmedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sultanakhmedov is defended easily by Grimsson.
Grimsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sultanakhmedov defending well as Grimsson loads up on a big left hand.
Grimsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grimsson lands a head shot.
Grimsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimsson lands with a cross.
Sultanakhmedov is rocked!
Sultanakhmedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sultanakhmedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Grimsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grimsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Grimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sultanakhmedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimsson circles away.
Grimsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sultanakhmedov.
Grimsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Grimsson misses.
Grimsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sultanakhmedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimsson misses the target.
Einar Grimsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sultanakhmedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Sultanakhmedov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sultanakhmedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sultanakhmedov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grimsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sultanakhmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Sultanakhmedov just leaning against Grimsson, taking a breather.
Grimsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a body punch.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a punch to the body.
Grimsson stops a takedown attempt from Sultanakhmedov.
Einar Grimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov slowing the pace effectively.
Grimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sultanakhmedov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grimsson is trying to break the clinch but Sultanakhmedov has him pressed against the cage.
Sultanakhmedov goes for a takedown attempt but Grimsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grimsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sultanakhmedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sultanakhmedov throws a head kick that misses.
Sultanakhmedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Grimsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grimsson.
Grimsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sultanakhmedov under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Grimsson.
Sultanakhmedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grimsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sultanakhmedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimsson finish him?
Grimsson lands a big right hand that sends Sultanakhmedov crashing to the mat! Grimsson stays standing though and waves Sultanakhmedov back to his feet!
Sultanakhmedov ducks under a wild hook from Grimsson.
Sultanakhmedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sultanakhmedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimsson circles away.
Sultanakhmedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimsson misses with a hook to the body
and Sultanakhmedov moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson tries to break free but Sultanakhmedov pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sultanakhmedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grimsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sultanakhmedov.
Grimsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sultanakhmedov won't allow it.
Grimsson wants to break free but Sultanakhmedov has control.
Sultanakhmedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimsson's efforts to push away.
Grimsson is trying to force a seperation but Sultanakhmedov has the dominant position.
Sultanakhmedov fails to pull guard.
Sultanakhmedov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sultanakhmedov tries to pull guard but Grimsson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Grimsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grimsson connects with a right hand. Sultanakhmedov shakes it off.
Grimsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sultanakhmedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Sultanakhmedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grimsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sultanakhmedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sultanakhmedov lands a right hand.
Grimsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultanakhmedov can do to turn this around?
Sultanakhmedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimsson walks away with a smile on his face. Sultanakhmedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sultanakhmedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sultanakhmedov tries to move into range but Grimsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sultanakhmedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimsson throws a big shot that misses.
Grimsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Sultanakhmedov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov fails to pull guard.
Einar Grimsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimsson tries to break free but Sultanakhmedov pushes him back against the cage.
Sultanakhmedov trying to land knees to the body.
Sultanakhmedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimsson smiles and moves away.
Sultanakhmedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Grimsson takes a swing at Sultanakhmedov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson throws a good cross that connects.
Grimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sultanakhmedov's hands.
Grimsson looks to throw the jab but Sultanakhmedov is out of range.
Grimsson lands a slapping body shot.
Grimsson throws out a loose jab but Sultanakhmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Grimsson misses.
Sultanakhmedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Sultanakhmedov tumbling to the canvas! Grimsson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Sultanakhmedov was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Einar Grimsson!
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