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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerenzikov comes to the cage accompanied by NO SHELTER\RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Mironov has chosen Down by Law - by Madball as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Argivas Kerenzikov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Argivas Kerenzikov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
285 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argivas Kerenzikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kerenzikov throws a right hand that Mironov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mironov also avoids with ease.
Argivas Kerenzikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mironov blocks a head kick by Kerenzikov.
Mironov digs a good hook to Kerenzikov's body.
Mironov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerenzikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mironov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mironov looks for the body kick but Kerenzikov saw that one coming.
Mironov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerenzikov counters with a left to the body.
Kerenzikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mironov manages to avoid it.
Kerenzikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kerenzikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mironov misses with a low kick as Kerenzikov jumps back.
Kerenzikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kerenzikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sanitarium in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mironov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerenzikov is fending him off so far but Mironov persists. Nope, Kerenzikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerenzikov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov throws a head kick but Mironov moves out of range.
Mironov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kerenzikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kerenzikov misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Mironov misses the target.
Kerenzikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerenzikov looks to land a combination but Mironov avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mironov. Kerenzikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mironov cracks Kerenzikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kerenzikov throws a head kick that misses.
Mironov shoots for a takedown but Kerenzikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mironov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerenzikov scores with the left hand. Mironov knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Sergei Mironov has been cut.
Kerenzikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov missing with a left hand there. Mironov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerenzikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerenzikov takes a swing at Mironov's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov slips under a jab from Mironov.
Kerenzikov takes a swing at Mironov's ribcage but misses.
Mironov scores with a jab.
Mironov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kerenzikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mironov misses the jab.
Kerenzikov throws a nice looking combination but Mironov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mironov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerenzikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mironov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kerenzikov scores with a hook to the body. Mironov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Argivas Kerenzikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerenzikov throws a sloppy head kick and Mironov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mironov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mironov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kerenzikov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mironov scores with punches from side control.
Kerenzikov is looking to regain half guard here but Mironov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but Kerenzikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mironov cracks Kerenzikov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mironov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kerenzikov tries to buck Mironov off but Mironov is having none of it.
Kerenzikov gets back to half guard.
Kerenzikov tries to roll over but Mironov keeps him under control.
Mironov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mironov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerenzikov keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mironov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Mironov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Mironov's cut.
That's time! Kerenzikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kerenzikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mironov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kerenzikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kerenzikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kerenzikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mironov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerenzikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerenzikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerenzikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerenzikov scores with the left hand. Mironov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kerenzikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Mironov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mironov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerenzikov is retaining full guard.
Mironov stands up over Kerenzikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov won't allow Kerenzikov to sweep him here.
Mironov landing with the ground and pound.
Mironov trying to control but Kerenzikov is working from the bottom.
Mironov looking to sit in guard and control but Kerenzikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mironov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerenzikov stopping the sweep attempt from Mironov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mironov is keeping the position for now.
Kerenzikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kerenzikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mironov is retaining full guard.
Mironov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mironov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerenzikov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerenzikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerenzikov stopping the sweep attempt from Mironov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov advances position into side control!
Kerenzikov landing a few strikes.
Kerenzikov wants to control for a moment but Mironov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kerenzikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerenzikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerenzikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kerenzikov uses his free foot to push down on Mironov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mironov.
Kerenzikov working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerenzikov trying to control but Mironov is having none of it.
Mironov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kerenzikov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerenzikov cracks Mironov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Mironov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kerenzikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kerenzikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mironov.
Mironov lands a nice uppercut.
Mironov blocks an uppercut.
Kerenzikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mironov throws a head punch that misses.
Kerenzikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerenzikov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov is trying to drag Kerenzikov to the mat but Kerenzikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mironov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mironov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mironov gets through Kerenzikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kerenzikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mironov's brow.
Mironov lands a right hand.
Kerenzikov tries to throw a body punch but Mironov avoids it by throwing Kerenzikov back against the cage.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Mironov misses with a body punch.
Kerenzikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mironov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerenzikov or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mironov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mironov wants to control but Kerenzikov is keeping him busy.
Mironov working the body and head with strikes.
Mironov is looking to take a break and control but Kerenzikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerenzikov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov controlling from side mount.
Kerenzikov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kerenzikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerenzikov is trying to control Mironov's posture but Mironov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mironov lands a nice forearm strike.
Mironov cracks Kerenzikov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kerenzikov is rocked!
Kerenzikov tries to improve position but can't.
Oh Kerenzikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd goes nuts as Mironov knocks Kerenzikov out cold with a massive hammerfist! Mironov Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Mironov!
A very excited looking Sergei Mironov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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