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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between YB Sol Brotha (ranked 1181 p4p, 2025 weight class) and Denis Kurlaev (ranked 164 p4p, 275 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Kurlaev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurlaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kurlaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurlaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sol Brotha is just out of range.
Kurlaev moves out of range as Sol Brotha strikes.
Sol Brotha gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sol Brotha throws an elbow but misses.
Sol Brotha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow that misses.
Sol Brotha avoids the elbow strike from Kurlaev, against the cage.
Sol Brotha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Denis Kurlaev has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sol Brotha misses with some punches.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Sol Brotha blocks a body shot from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurlaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kurlaev on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sol Brotha avoids it.
Kurlaev has a couple of punches blocked by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a knee to the head.
Sol Brotha takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but Sol Brotha blocks with his arms.
Sol Brotha lands a right hand.
Sol Brotha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurlaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sol Brotha blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurlaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sol Brotha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kurlaev gets through Sol Brotha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurlaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sol Brotha backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurlaev.
The referee calls for Sol Brotha to work.
Sol Brotha missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sol Brotha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sol Brotha tries a knee to the head but Kurlaev blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sol Brotha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurlaevs head.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but Sol Brotha blocks with his arms.
Sol Brotha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sol Brotha stalling.
Sol Brotha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurlaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Sol Brotha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurlaev misses with an elbow strike.
Kurlaev misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sol Brotha's defenses.
Kurlaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol Brotha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sol Brotha lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Kurlaev.
YB Sol Brotha's cut is getting worse.
Kurlaev misses with a knee strike.
Sol Brotha blocking some punches.
Kurlaev lands with a right to the head.
Sol Brotha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kurlaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurlaev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sol Brotha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sol Brotha blocks a body shot from Kurlaev.
A nice left hand lands by Kurlaev.
A right hook to the body lands for Sol Brotha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha dodges an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurlaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sol Brotha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sol Brotha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurlaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Sol Brotha as the two fighters clinch.
Kurlaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol Brotha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kurlaev fails to land.
Sol Brotha blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sol Brotha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sol Brotha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurlaevs head.
Sol Brotha blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Sol Brotha to work.
Sol Brotha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sol Brotha stalling.
Kurlaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Kurlaev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sol Brotha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sol Brotha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurlaev blocks a leg kick.
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sol Brotha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurlaev tries to counter with a clinch but Sol Brotha shakes him off and moves away.
Kurlaev defending well as Sol Brotha loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kurlaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sol Brotha tries for a takedown but Kurlaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sol Brotha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sol Brotha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurlaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sol Brotha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha just misses with a punch to the body.
Sol Brotha avoids the body shot from Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurlaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha throws a strike but Kurlaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sol Brotha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sol Brotha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurlaev's guard.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
Sol Brotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurlaev keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Kurlaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sol Brotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sol Brotha throws an elbow that misses. Kurlaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sol Brotha's guard. Nice move by Kurlaev!
Kurlaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurlaev stands and steps away. Sol Brotha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kurlaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurlaev gets a clinch.
Kurlaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha tries a knee to the head but Kurlaev blocks it.
Kurlaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Sol Brotha looking to throw knees to the head but Kurlaev is blocking nicely.
Kurlaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Kurlaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Sol Brotha has a couple of punches blocked by Kurlaev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurlaev up against the cage.
Sol Brotha is stalling here.
Sol Brotha blocking some punches.
Sol Brotha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kurlaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sol Brotha's brow.
A short body shot lands from Sol Brotha as the two fighters clinch.
Sol Brotha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurlaev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurlaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev misses with a body punch.
Kurlaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurlaev crunches a lovely knee into Sol Brotha's ribcage.
Sol Brotha has a couple of punches blocked by Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurlaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sol Brotha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sol Brotha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol Brotha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurlaev misses with a knee strike.
Sol Brotha is working Kurlaev over against the cage.
Sol Brotha throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha pushes Kurlaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurlaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sol Brotha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denis Kurlaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sol Brotha.
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 YB Sol Brotha will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kurlaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurlaev checks a low kick from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurlaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurlaev! But no joy.
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurlaev lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Sol Brotha tenderised Kurlaev's leg. Kurlaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sol Brotha throws a front kick aimed at Kurlaev's knee but Kurlaev avoids it well.
Kurlaev wants to counter the offense by Sol Brotha and move into the clinch position.
Kurlaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurlaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sol Brotha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurlaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurlaev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha shoots in and drives through. Kurlaev sprawls well.
Kurlaev throws a counter combo.
Kurlaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sol Brotha.
Denis Kurlaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurlaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev misses with a hook. Sol Brotha ducked under it nicely.
Kurlaev blocks a head kick by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Kurlaev misses.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Kurlaev ducks down to avoid it.
Sol Brotha swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kurlaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurlaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sol Brotha scores with a nice strike.
Sol Brotha misses with a hook. Kurlaev ducked under it nicely.
Kurlaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurlaev slips a straight right by Sol Brotha.
Kurlaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sol Brotha tries to land a leg kick but Kurlaev saw it coming and moves away.
Sol Brotha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurlaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kurlaev stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB Sol Brotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Kurlaev avoids it easily.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kurlaev kicks off Sol Brotha and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurlaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sol Brotha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurlaev as Sol Brotha tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is looking to control Kurlaev's arms but Kurlaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sol Brotha has his back to the cage.
Maybe Sol Brotha would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kurlaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sol Brotha misses with a punch to the body.
Kurlaev lands with a light punch inside.
Kurlaev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sol Brotha's face.
Kurlaev managing to block the knees to the body from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurlaev misses with a punch to the body.
Kurlaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sol Brotha blocks an elbow strike from Kurlaev.
Sol Brotha lands a right hand.
Kurlaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sol Brotha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sol Brotha lands with a right to the head.
Kurlaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurlaev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sol Brotha's face.
Kurlaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Sol Brotha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sol Brotha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sol Brotha is looking to control Kurlaev's arms but Kurlaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sol Brotha has his back to the cage.
Kurlaev tries to land a knee to the head but Sol Brotha blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Kurlaev.
Kurlaev tries to land knees in the clinch but Sol Brotha avoids the damage to the body.
Kurlaev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sol Brotha can't find room to land a body shot as Kurlaev controls the action.
Sol Brotha tries to stall but Kurlaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kurlaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sol Brotha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurlaev backwards.
Sol Brotha prevents a body shot from Kurlaev.
Kurlaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sol Brotha taking a breather.
Kurlaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sol Brotha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurlaev's elbow.
Sol Brotha wants to stall.
Kurlaev lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Kurlaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kurlaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Kurlaev!
Our winner, Denis Kurlaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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