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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Ivanov (ranked 4664 p4p, 4755 weight class) and Leffe Vulk (ranked 526 p4p, 530 weight class). Ivanov comes into the arena with Masha i Medvedi - Zemlja blaring out of the sound system. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikhail Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leffe Vulk!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vulk.
Vulk moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov lands a left hand.
Vulk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Ivanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vulks head.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanov fails to land.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch but Vulk improves position.
Ivanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vulk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Vulk breaks from the clinch.
Vulk moves into the clinch successfully.
Vulk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vulk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Vulk.
Vulk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Vulk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vulk slows down the pace here.
Vulk stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vulk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a shot to the body.
Vulk scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanov lands with a light punch inside.
Vulk takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vulk lands a takedown into guard.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
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!
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vulk is working Ivanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vulk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vulk lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vulk trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Vulk throws a big elbow that misses.
Vulk passes into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Vulk is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanov is controlling Vulk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
Vulk throwing shots but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov is looking to control Vulk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanov avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Vulk there.
Vulk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ivanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ivanov trying to hold on to Vulk's head to control him but Vulk postures up.
Vulk working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov taking some punishment here, with Vulk in his half guard.
Vulk drops an elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vulk.
Ivanov is looking to control Vulk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanov avoid being mounted?
Vulk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vulk controlling the action here.
Ivanov trying to control here.
Vulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vulk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vulk is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Vulk.
Ivanov has hold of Vulk's hands but Vulk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vulk wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leffe Vulk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vulk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivanov trying to control but Vulk postures up.
Vulk winds up and cracks Ivanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vulk is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vulk is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Vulk is very close to passing his half guard.
Vulk trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov taking some punishment here, with Vulk in his half guard.
Leffe Vulk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov is looking to control Vulk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vulk in particular looking to stall.
Ivanov taking some punishment here, with Vulk in his half guard.
Vulk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Vulk is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vulk connects with a nice short shot to Ivanov's temple.
Vulk thows a huge punch but Ivanov dodges it nicely.
Ivanov is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Vulk there.
Vulk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
Vulk working Ivanov over with strikes.
Ivanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vulk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanov wants to control but Vulk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Vulk has control of the leg.
Vulk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vulk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vulk controlling the pace.
Vulk lands with a punch from half guard.
Vulk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vulk is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
Ivanov is holding on to half guard well.
Vulk drops an elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Vulk keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov taking some punishment here, with Vulk in his half guard.
Vulk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vulk trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vulk is working away from the top position though.
Vulk prevents Ivanov from improving his position.
Ivanov wants to control but Vulk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vulk working Ivanov over with strikes.
Vulk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vulk working over Ivanov with some ground and pound. Ivanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vulk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Vulk is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vulk is working away from the top position though.
Vulk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vulk lands strikes from half guard.
Vulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vulk lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Vulk there.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Vulk is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vulk connects with a nice short shot to Ivanov's temple.
Ivanov is trying to control but can't.
Vulk slips a nice elbow through Ivanov's hands, connecting with Ivanov's forehead.
Vulk working over Ivanov with some ground and pound. Ivanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leffe Vulk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Ivanov finds it's way through Vulk's defenses.
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Vulk. Vulk maintains the clinch.
Vulk lands a takedown into guard.
Ivanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vulk works over Ivanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Vulk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vulk connects with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vulk.
Vulk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vulk working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vulk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vulk on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov seems keen to control Vulk's posture.
Vulk scoring with some ground and pound.
Vulk landing some decent shots from guard.
Vulk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vulk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ivanov 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.
Mikhail Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vulk stands up over Ivanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Vulk scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Vulk postures up.
Vulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vulk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vulk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vulk has picked Ivanov up and slammed him! Ivanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Vulk manages to pass to side control!
Ivanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vulk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ivanov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ivanov taking a bit of punishment here - Vulk scoring with strikes.
Ivanov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vulk gets full guard.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vulk managing to control the position.
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vulk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vulk is one step ahead there.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vulk forces his way into half guard.
Vulk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leffe Vulk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vulk passes to full mount!
BOOM! Vulk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vulk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vulk is continuing to stall.
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Vulk raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leffe Vulk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vulk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leffe Vulk!
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