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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devour kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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290 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Polish Engineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakovlev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jakovlev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Engineer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jakovlev dives in and grabs Engineer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Engineer pushes down on Jakovlev's head and hops out.
Engineer leaves Jakovlev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jakovlev stuns Engineer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jakovlev closes the distance but Engineer moves to the side
and Engineer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Petr Jakovlev has been cut.
Jakovlev swings for the body but Engineer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakovlev wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Engineer misses its intended target.
Oooh a lovely combination from Engineer sends Jakovlev down but not out. Engineer dives into side control looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jakovlev is trying to control Engineer's posture but Engineer avoids it.
Engineer trying to control the action but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.
Jakovlev can't do much from the bottom here.
Jakovlev throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jakovlev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Engineer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakovlev is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakovlev manages to get back to half guard.
Engineer throwing shots but Jakovlev is blocking nicely.
Jakovlev is looking to improve his position.
Engineer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakovlev's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engineer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakovlev's head.
Jakovlev trying to control but Engineer postures up.
Jakovlev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Engineer trying to control but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.
Jakovlev looking to control.
Engineer throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Engineer is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakovlev has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakovlev controls Engineer momentarily but Engineer frees himself.
Jakovlev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jakovlev controls Engineer momentarily but Engineer frees himself.
Jakovlev working for submissions but it's allowed Engineer to get to half guard.
Jakovlev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jakovlev is trying to maintain the position but Engineer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engineer prevents Jakovlev from improving his position.
Jakovlev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Jakovlev taking some punishment here, with Engineer in his half guard.
Jakovlev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jakovlev gets full guard.
Engineer stopping the sweep attempt from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engineer defends it easily.
Jakovlev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engineer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engineer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engineer works over Jakovlev with some ground and pound from guard.
Jakovlev working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engineer trying to control but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.
Jakovlev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engineer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jakovlev is looking for a triangle but Engineer pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakovlev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jakovlev keeping moving, preventing Engineer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polish Engineer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Jakovlev's cut.
That's time! Engineer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jakovlev missing with a left hand there. Engineer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petr Jakovlev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Engineer.
Jakovlev shoots in and bounces Engineer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Engineer keeping moving, preventing Jakovlev from controlling successfully.
Jakovlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Engineer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jakovlev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jakovlev passes into half guard.
Jakovlev wants to take a breather but Engineer is having none of it.
Jakovlev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jakovlev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Engineer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Engineer dives on top into guard.
Jakovlev trying to keep a closed guard but Engineer is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engineer postures up and lands a big shot to Jakovlev's brow.
Jakovlev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jakovlev working for a triangle but Engineer defends it easily.
Engineer stopping the sweep attempt from Jakovlev.
Engineer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jakovlev 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.
Engineer postures up and lands a big shot to Jakovlev's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engineer postures up and lands a big shot to Jakovlev's brow.
Jakovlev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Engineer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jakovlev's head.
Jakovlev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jakovlev looking for a guillotine here but Engineer defends easily.
Engineer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jakovlev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engineer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Engineer won't allow Jakovlev to sweep him here.
Engineer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jakovlev is trying to keep Engineer in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Engineer wants to control from the top but Jakovlev keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Engineer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jakovlev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jakovlev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engineer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engineer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jakovlev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jakovlev controls Engineer momentarily but Engineer frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petr Jakovlev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petr Jakovlev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Engineer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Engineer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engineer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jakovlev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jakovlev is looking for a sweep.
Engineer trying to control the action but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.
Jakovlev can't do much from the bottom here.
Jakovlev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Engineer connects with a decent elbow.
Jakovlev gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Engineer cracks Jakovlev with a solid left hand.
Jakovlev keeping moving, preventing Engineer from controlling successfully.
Engineer being controlled here momentarily.
Jakovlev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jakovlev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engineer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jakovlev is looking for a triangle but Engineer pushes his legs off easily.
Engineer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Engineer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Engineer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Engineer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jakovlev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engineer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jakovlev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engineer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jakovlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engineer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jakovlev's head.
Jakovlev is trying to control the position but Engineer postures up.
Jakovlev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jakovlev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Engineer passes into half guard.
Engineer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakovlev keeps working.
Jakovlev wants to control but Engineer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engineer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engineer's back!
Jakovlev tries to keep control of the position but Engineer is staying busy.
Engineer trying to control the action but Jakovlev just sinks the hooks in.
Jakovlev controls the action.
Jakovlev struggling to keep hold of the position.
Engineer rolls, trying to escape but Jakovlev keeps control of the position.
Jakovlev punches the canvas rather than the man.
Engineer defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is trying to keep Engineer in close.
Jakovlev working for a triangle but Engineer defends it easily.
Engineer is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakovlev has wrist control.
Petr Jakovlev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakovlev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jakovlev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engineer defends it easily.
Jakovlev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engineer is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Engineer content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polish Engineer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Engineer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polish Engineer!
In his post fight interview, Polish Engineer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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