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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosif Koba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
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255 lbs
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202 cm
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Matyushenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iosif Koba! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koba throws a body kick that misses. Koba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matyushenko tries to avoid it but Koba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matyushenko to the ground. Matyushenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Matyushenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Koba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Matyushenko has his foot on Koba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koba works his way back into a safe position though. Matyushenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matyushenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Matyushenko looking to control.
Koba trying to control the position from guard on top but Matyushenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matyushenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Koba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Koba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koba wants to control from the top but Matyushenko keeps moving. Matyushenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koba wanted to stand there but Matyushenko had control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Matyushenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Koba trying to control but Matyushenko is working from the bottom. Matyushenko looking for a triangle here. Koba is fighting it but it looks tight! Matyushenko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Koba is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vladimir Matyushenko!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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