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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by Follow the Tears. Stu Ivanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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268 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stu Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Weed King!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King closes the distance and clinches up with Ivanov, looking for a takedown. King pushes Ivanov against the cage but Ivanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King has Ivanov pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ivanov is proving hard to escape from.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov looking to control.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanov looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
Ivanov working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ivanov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a push kick but Ivanov slaps the foot to one side.
Ivanov lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Weed King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks gassed!
Ivanov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
King breaks the clinch.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stu Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov motions for King to come forward. Ivanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King stalling.
King keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Ivanov shrugs it off though.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King gets a double leg takedown into Ivanov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King gets to his feet - Ivanov follows without any prompting.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King leaning against his opponent.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Weed King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ivanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanov is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Ivanov tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Weed King has been cut.
King is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ivanov's half guard.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov tries to kick King off but King keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King thows a huge punch but Ivanov dodges it nicely.
Ivanov trying to control but King postures up.
King is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ivanov lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov misses with a few strikes there.
King fails to land the takedown.
Stu Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed King.
Ivanov throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanov.
Ivanov dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Ivanov's head and hops out.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King stops Ivanov from getting back to his feet.
King working Ivanov over with strikes.
King stands up and beckons Ivanov to join him on the feet.
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ivanov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King tries to stand but Ivanov is controlling his head.
Ivanov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ivanov tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King walks into a jab.
Ivanov tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stu Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Weed King's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ivanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King instigates a clinch.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanov as King shoots in.
Stu Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed King.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.
King dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov pushes a forearm under King's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, King is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stu Ivanov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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