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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Volkovniakoiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkovniakoiv comes into the arena with Russian National Anthem - Rock Version blaring out of the sound system. Ropuitururapthlaka has chosen One - Metallica as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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281 lbs
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295 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Volkovniakoiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkovniakoiv wants to clinch.
Volkovniakoiv darts in and clinches Ropuitururapthlaka up against the cage.
Volkovniakoiv jumps guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ropuitururapthlaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ropuitururapthlaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkovniakoiv is keeping the position for now.
Volkovniakoiv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkovniakoiv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ropuitururapthlaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to pass the guard but Volkovniakoiv is keeping the position.
Volkovniakoiv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ropuitururapthlaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ropuitururapthlaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka preventing the sweep.
Ropuitururapthlaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ropuitururapthlaka pushing down on Volkovniakoiv's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ropuitururapthlaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkovniakoiv has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Volkovniakoiv is looking to improve his position.
Ropuitururapthlaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ropuitururapthlaka prevents Volkovniakoiv from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ropuitururapthlaka prevents Volkovniakoiv from improving his position.
Ropuitururapthlaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Volkovniakoiv!
Volkovniakoiv slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Volkovniakoiv works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking to pass the guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkovniakoiv's guard.
Volkovniakoiv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkovniakoiv wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkovniakoiv has his foot on Ropuitururapthlaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ropuitururapthlaka works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ropuitururapthlaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkovniakoiv is keeping the position for now.
Ropuitururapthlaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ropuitururapthlaka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Volkovniakoiv is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Volkovniakoiv has escaped and now he's on top!
Ropuitururapthlaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkovniakoiv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ropuitururapthlaka working for a triangle but Volkovniakoiv defends it easily.
Volkovniakoiv pushing down on Ropuitururapthlaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for submissions off his back.
Volkovniakoiv is trying to control the action in half guard but Ropuitururapthlaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control from half guard but Ropuitururapthlaka is working away.
Volkovniakoiv is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ropuitururapthlaka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkovniakoiv is looking for a kimura here.
Volkovniakoiv will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control from half guard but Ropuitururapthlaka is working away.
Volkovniakoiv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ropuitururapthlaka sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Volkovniakoiv will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ropuitururapthlaka fails with the takedown
and Volkovniakoiv counters with a takedown into side control.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control the action but Ropuitururapthlaka is working from the bottom.
Ropuitururapthlaka tries to improve position but can't.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control the action but Ropuitururapthlaka is working from the bottom.
Ropuitururapthlaka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Volkovniakoiv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ropuitururapthlaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkovniakoiv pulls his head out easily.
Volkovniakoiv is taking a breather. Ropuitururapthlaka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ropuitururapthlaka tries to get to full guard but Volkovniakoiv has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to get back to his feet.
Ropuitururapthlaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ropuitururapthlaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ropuitururapthlaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkovniakoiv defends well.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for a guillotine here but Volkovniakoiv defends easily.
Ropuitururapthlaka is breathing heavily.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control the position from guard on top but Ropuitururapthlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkovniakoiv is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volkovniakoiv wants to control from the top but Ropuitururapthlaka keeps moving.
Volkovniakoiv avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ropuitururapthlaka keeping full guard, as Volkovniakoiv tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkovniakoiv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkovniakoiv manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkovniakoiv 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.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control but Ropuitururapthlaka is working from the bottom.
Volkovniakoiv avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkovniakoiv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ropuitururapthlaka is keeping the position for now.
Ropuitururapthlaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkovniakoiv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkovniakoiv trying to control but Ropuitururapthlaka is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for subs off his back but Volkovniakoiv has passed one foot through into half guard.
Volkovniakoiv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ropuitururapthlaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Volkovniakoiv works his way into side control.
Volkovniakoiv tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkovniakoiv has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ropuitururapthlaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkovniakoiv wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkovniakoiv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ropuitururapthlaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Volkovniakoiv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ropuitururapthlaka keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka is looking to reverse the position.
Volkovniakoiv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkovniakoiv wants to control but Ropuitururapthlaka is keeping him busy.
Ropuitururapthlaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkovniakoiv is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ropuitururapthlaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ropuitururapthlaka tries to escape but Volkovniakoiv is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkovniakoiv wants to control but Ropuitururapthlaka is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkovniakoiv tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ropuitururapthlaka gets back to half guard.
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 Vladimir Volkovniakoiv will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Volkovniakoiv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ropuitururapthlaka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Volkovniakoiv tries to clinch but Ropuitururapthlaka moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Volkovniakoiv or perhaps it was just good defense by Ropuitururapthlaka which made him look bad.
Ropuitururapthlaka dives in and scores a takedown into Volkovniakoiv's guard.
Volkovniakoiv is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ropuitururapthlaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkovniakoiv is keeping the position for now.
Volkovniakoiv is trying to keep Ropuitururapthlaka in close.
Ropuitururapthlaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkovniakoiv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ropuitururapthlaka has managed to get both his arms back between Volkovniakoiv's legs - danger averted.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to pass the guard but Volkovniakoiv is keeping the position.
Ropuitururapthlaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkovniakoiv's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to stand but Volkovniakoiv is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkovniakoiv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ropuitururapthlaka has managed to get both his arms back between Volkovniakoiv's legs - danger averted.
Ropuitururapthlaka advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ropuitururapthlaka tries for a kimura but Volkovniakoiv is defending well.
Volkovniakoiv can't do much from the bottom here.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volkovniakoiv, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka is working for a kimura but Volkovniakoiv is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in Sydney Elite Systems inform me that Ropuitururapthlaka has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Volkovniakoiv keeping control of the position.
Ropuitururapthlaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkovniakoiv wants to get back to full guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkovniakoiv defends it well.
Volkovniakoiv actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Volkovniakoiv is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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