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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Aschmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aschmann has chosen RZA - Baddest Man Alive as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Aschmann!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown but Aschmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aschmann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dzhumagaliev closes the distance and clinches up with Aschmann, looking for a takedown. Dzhumagaliev pushes Aschmann against the cage but Aschmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aschmann blocks the body kick.
Aschmann scores with a takedown into Dzhumagaliev's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dzhumagaliev pulls Aschmann in close to prevent any damage.
Dzhumagaliev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dzhumagaliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dzhumagaliev tries to get out of the position.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep Aschmann in close.
Aschmann preventing the sweep.
Dzhumagaliev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aschmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dzhumagaliev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dzhumagaliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dzhumagaliev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aschmann defends well.
Dzhumagaliev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aschmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to control the position but Aschmann postures up.
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.
Aschmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzhumagaliev is retaining full guard.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to stand up but Aschmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in and drives through. Aschmann sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzhumagaliev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aschmann circles away.
Dzhumagaliev tries for a takedown but Aschmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a low kick, looking for Aschmann's leg but Aschmann calmly moves out of range.
No luck for Dzhumagaliev with that takedown attempt.
Aschmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown but Aschmann shows good takedown defense.
Dzhumagaliev fails to land the takedown.
Dzhumagaliev fails with the takedown.
Dzhumagaliev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aschmann tries to avoid it but Dzhumagaliev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aschmann to the ground. Aschmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aschmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzhumagaliev circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aschmann sprawls well. Aschmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dzhumagaliev gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aschmann swivels and escapes.
Dzhumagaliev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dzhumagaliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aschmann's waist but Aschmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dzhumagaliev off to one side.
Dzhumagaliev shoots for a takedown but Aschmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aschmann but Aschmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aschmann throws a hook to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head but Dzhumagaliev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dzhumagaliev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aschmann throws a body punch but Dzhumagaliev moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a takedown but Aschmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dzhumagaliev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aschmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dzhumagaliev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dzhumagaliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Dzhumagaliev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aschmann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dzhumagaliev is in Aschmann's guard.
Dzhumagaliev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aschmann is breathing heavily.
Dzhumagaliev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aschmann's guard.
Dzhumagaliev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschmann keeping moving, preventing Dzhumagaliev from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Dzhumagaliev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dzhumagaliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aschmann's waist but Aschmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dzhumagaliev off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzhumagaliev clinches up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Aschmann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dzhumagaliev jumps guard.
Dzhumagaliev trying to keep a closed guard but Aschmann is proving a slippery customer.
Dzhumagaliev is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dzhumagaliev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dzhumagaliev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dzhumagaliev wants to sweep but no luck.
Dzhumagaliev is looking for a triangle but Aschmann pushes his legs off easily.
Dzhumagaliev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschmann trying to control but Dzhumagaliev is working from the bottom.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to keep Aschmann in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dzhumagaliev throws a right and a left that Aschmann avoids nicely.
Aschmann moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aschmann is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Aschmann. No joy for Dzhumagaliev on that attempt.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice hook to Aschmann's body. Aschmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aschmann blocks a head kick by Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aschmann defends it nicely.
Dzhumagaliev dives in and grabs Aschmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aschmann pushes down on Dzhumagaliev's head and hops out.
A solid body kick from Aschmann.
Dzhumagaliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aschmann tries to break the clinch but Dzhumagaliev is controlling the position.
Dzhumagaliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aschmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aschmann wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev 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!
Dzhumagaliev has Aschmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dzhumagaliev.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aschmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dzhumagaliev breaks from the clinch.
Aschmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dzhumagaliev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dzhumagaliev looks for a takedown but Aschmann sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Dzhumagaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dzhumagaliev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in for a double leg but Aschmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aschmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev ducks under a wild hook from Aschmann.
Dzhumagaliev wants to clinch.
Dzhumagaliev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aschmann circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev fails with a takedown attempt.
Aschmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dzhumagaliev clinches with his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dzhumagaliev shoots in but Aschmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to clinch but Aschmann is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev throws a sloppy head kick and Aschmann moves out of range easily.
Aschmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzhumagaliev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aschmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzhumagaliev throws a head kick that misses.
Dzhumagaliev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev lands a nice shot that snaps Aschmann's head back.
Dzhumagaliev darts in and clinches Aschmann up against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dzhumagaliev is trying to drag Aschmann to the mat but Aschmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dzhumagaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzhumagaliev takes the fight into the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev jumps guard but Aschmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aschmann fails to pull guard.
Mark Aschmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dzhumagaliev tries to pull guard but Aschmann holds him up against the cage and eventually Dzhumagaliev drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dzhumagaliev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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