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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Maulovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakazuki Akainu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Maulovski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Yuri Maulovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakazuki Akainu!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maulovski misses the jab.
Maulovski throws a looping overhand right but Akainu ducks down to avoid it.
Maulovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maulovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akainu moves away from the strike by Maulovski.
Akainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Maulovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maulovski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akainu looks for the body kick but Maulovski saw that one coming.
Maulovski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akainu gets tackled into the cage by Maulovski. Maulovski maintains the clinch.
Maulovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Maulovski fails to land.
Akainu blocks an uppercut.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maulovski pushes Akainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maulovski.
Akainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Maulovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Akainu fails to land.
Akainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
Maulovski misses with the head strike.
Akainu trying to stall but Maulovski improves his position.
Akainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akainu tries a body shot but Maulovski blocks it.
Akainu digs a right hand underneath Maulovski's ribcage. Maulovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu trying to control the position but instead, Maulovski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akainu into the cage.
Maulovski misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Akainu is leaning against Maulovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maulovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Maulovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Maulovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Akainu tries to stall but Maulovski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Maulovski.
Akainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maulovski.
Maulovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akainu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Akainu lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akainu.
Akainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maulovski's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maulovski lands an uppercut.
Maulovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
Maulovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
Maulovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Akainu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maulovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akainu lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
Akainu lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maulovski.
Akainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maulovski tries to work over Akainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akainu gets through Maulovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akainu.
Maulovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Akainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maulovski's elbow.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Maulovski throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Maulovski is pushing Akainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu tries to land knees in the clinch but Maulovski avoids the damage to the body.
Akainu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maulovski is breathing heavily.
Akainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maulovski works on Akainu's body with a couple of short punches.
Akainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akainu gets through Maulovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akainu can't find room to land a body shot as Maulovski controls the action.
Akainu is looking to control Maulovski's arms but Maulovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akainu has his back to the cage.
Maulovski tries to work over Akainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akainu working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Maulovski.
Maulovski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maulovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakazuki Akainu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akainu throws a chopping leg kick but Maulovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maulovski lands a jab to the head.
Maulovski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maulovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akainu.
Yuri Maulovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maulovski.
Akainu throws a chopping leg kick but Maulovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maulovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akainu finds it's way round the side to connect with Maulovski's head.
Akainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maulovski.
Maulovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maulovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Maulovski.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
Akainu throws a hook but Maulovski blocks it.
Maulovski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Maulovski wants to clinch.
A big left from Akainu misses.
Maulovski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maulovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akainu misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akainu scores with a jab.
Maulovski tests Akainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akainu cracks Maulovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akainu.
Akainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maulovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Maulovski.
Maulovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akainu.
Akainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Akainu throws a leg kick that misses.
Akainu misses with a looping right.
Akainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Maulovski.
Akainu throws a head kick but Maulovski moves out of range.
It looked like Maulovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maulovski has closed the distance and engaged Akainu in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maulovski has a couple of punches blocked by Akainu.
Akainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maulovski misses with a punch to the body.
Akainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sakazuki Akainu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maulovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akainu blocks a body shot from Maulovski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maulovski.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akainu throws a head punch that misses.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Maulovski.
Akainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maulovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maulovski scores with a shot to the side of Akainu's head.
Akainu prevents a body shot from Maulovski.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maulovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maulovski.
Maulovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maulovski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Akainu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maulovski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Akainu fails to land.
Akainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maulovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akainu.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Maulovski tries a body shot but Akainu blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maulovski.
Maulovski slows down the pace here.
Maulovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maulovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akainu working aggressively here.
Maulovski lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Maulovski.
Akainu is breathing heavily.
Maulovski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maulovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maulovski misses with some punches.
Maulovski lands a nice uppercut.
Akainu misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Akainu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akainu is looking to control Maulovski's arms but Maulovski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akainu has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Maulovski.
Maulovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akainus head.
Akainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Maulovski.
Maulovski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akainu tries to throw a body punch but Maulovski avoids it by throwing Akainu back against the cage.
Maulovski tries to work over Akainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maulovski is working Akainu over against the cage.
Maulovski digs a right hand underneath Akainu's ribcage. Akainu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Yuri Maulovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maulovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maulovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Maulovski on the inside.
Akainu tries to stall but Maulovski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maulovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maulovski blocks an uppercut.
Akainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maulovski breaks from the clinch.
Akainu misses with a hook. Maulovski ducked under it nicely.
Maulovski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maulovski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akainu.
Maulovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maulovski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maulovski fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maulovski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akainu manages to avoid it.
A jab from Maulovski finds it's way through Akainu's defenses.
Maulovski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akainu throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maulovski misses the shot to the body.
Maulovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maulovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maulovski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maulovski throws a low kick but Akainu avoids it.
Maulovski throws a push kick but Akainu slaps the foot to one side.
Akainu misses with a hook.
Akainu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akainu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akainu slips under a jab from Maulovski.
Maulovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akainu misses with a head kick.
Akainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Akainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maulovski.
A solid body kick from Maulovski.
Maulovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maulovski tries to clinch but Akainu moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maulovski.
Yuri Maulovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Maulovski misses with a shot to the body
and Akainu counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maulovski wants to clinch up but Akainu keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Akainu.
Maulovski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maulovski scores with a shot to the body.
Akainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakazuki Akainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maulovski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maulovski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maulovski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maulovski. Akainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akainu throws a hook but Maulovski blocks it.
Akainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maulovski tries to land a leg kick but Akainu saw it coming and moves away.
Maulovski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maulovski scores with a hook.
Akainu throws a sloppy head kick and Maulovski moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maulovski.
Maulovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab by Maulovski.
Akainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maulovski throws a right hand that Akainu ducks under and follows up with a left that Akainu also avoids with ease.
Akainu throws a head kick but Maulovski moves out of range.
Akainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maulovski wants to slow Akainu down by chopping away at his legs.
Maulovski blocks a jab.
Maulovski slips a jab from Akainu.
Maulovski throwing a counter right hand but Akainu manages to avoid it.
Akainu checks a leg kick.
Akainu wants to counter the offense by Maulovski and move into the clinch position.
Akainu misses with a body kick.
Maulovski throws a looping overhand right but Akainu ducks down to avoid it.
Akainu throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maulovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maulovski sets himself, and Akainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Maulovski avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akainu scores with a jab. Maulovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maulovski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maulovski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maulovski lands with a straight right. Akainu didn't see that one coming.
Maulovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maulovski tries to throw a body punch but Akainu avoids it by throwing Maulovski back against the cage.
Akainu gets through Maulovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maulovski is leaning against Akainu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Maulovski on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maulovski lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Maulovski - that landed with a thud.
Maulovski avoiding damage as Akainu throws knees to the body.
Maulovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maulovski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Maulovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maulovski 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Yuri Maulovski!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Yuri Maulovski!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Yuri Maulovski!
Yuri Maulovski wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Yuri Maulovski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Sakazuki Akainu was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you!'.
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