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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
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190 cm
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270 lbs
15 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law tries for a takedown but Kralaiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kralaiev's waist but Kralaiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.
Kralaiev scores with a takedown into Law's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kralaiev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kralaiev is one step ahead there.
Kralaiev wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kralaiev throws a strike but Law rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Kralaiev blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kralaiev is on top in guard.
Kralaiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kralaiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralaiev wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kralaiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Law has wrist control.
Law is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kralaiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kralaiev has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Kralaiev wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law wants to stand but Kralaiev is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Law manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kralaiev manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law working some strikes from top position.
Kralaiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Kralaiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kralaiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law postures up.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Kralaiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law cracks Kralaiev with a solid left hand.
It looks like Ivan Kralaiev has been cut.
Kralaiev has his feet on Law's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Law tries to clinch but Kralaiev moves out of range.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kralaiev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Law.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Kralaiev sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivan Kralaiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Law is defended easily by Kralaiev.
Law wants to clinch.
Kralaiev throws a low kick but Law avoids it.
Law tries to clinch there but Kralaiev circles away.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kralaiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robbie Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralaiev throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Law stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kralaiev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Kralaiev. No joy for Law on that attempt.
Kralaiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kralaiev lands in his opponent's guard.
Law trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kralaiev throwing strikes from guard but Law blocks nicely.
Kralaiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Law controlling the position.
Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Law, not yet.
Kralaiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kralaiev has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Kralaiev gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kralaiev sprawls well initially but Law persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kralaiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
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. Law connects with a nice short shot to Kralaiev's temple.
Kralaiev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
Law is in bad spot here.
Kralaiev wants to control the position but Law frees himself and scrambles - Kralaiev manages to regain control in side control.
Law manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kralaiev drops an elbow to the side of Law's head.
Kralaiev is keen to just control but Law is a slippery customer.
Kralaiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Law knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law landing strikes from the bottom.
Robbie Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kralaiev defends it easily.
Kralaiev trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Kralaiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kralaiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Law has wrist control.
Kralaiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law looking for a guillotine here but Kralaiev defends easily.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Kralaiev from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law has his feet on Kralaiev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Law forces Kralaiev back against the cage and clinches.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Kralaiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kralaiev trying to land knees to the body.
Law is trying to pull guard but Kralaiev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivan Kralaiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Law.
Kralaiev stops a takedown attempt from Law.
Kralaiev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kralaiev tries a knee to the head but Law blocks it.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Kralaiev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kralaiev takes the fight into the clinch.
Law breaks the clinch.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kralaiev swivels and escapes.
Kralaiev is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kralaiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Kralaiev pushes him off.
Kralaiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kralaiev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law throws a lazy body kick
and Kralaiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Law's knee momentarily.
Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Law defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kralaiev.
Law is looking to clinch but Kralaiev is avoiding it.
Kralaiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Law clinches.
Law stalling in the clinch but Kralaiev improves position.
Kralaiev breaks the clinch.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law looks to land a left hand but Kralaiev moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice cross by Kralaiev.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kralaiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kralaiev's efforts to push away.
Kralaiev scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Robbie Law has been cut.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kralaiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kralaiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralaiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kralaiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Law is out of range.
Kralaiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Law checks it well.
Kralaiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law tries to bum rush Kralaiev with a series of wild strikes but Kralaiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kralaiev misses with a body kick.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Kralaiev pushes him off.
Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Kralaiev is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Kralaiev is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kralaiev is trying to stand.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kralaiev's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law prevents Kralaiev from standing back up.
Kralaiev trying to control here.
Law has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kralaiev defend it? Law steps over the head and cranks it - Kralaiev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Law!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Law!
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energy
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hype
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