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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilman Vagabov (ranked 2304 p4p, 4566 weight class) and Tamus Xirxi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilman Vagabov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tamus Xirxi!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Vagabov.
Vagabov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xirxi at a distance.
Xirxi instigates a clinch.
Vagabov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xirxi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xirxi jumps guard.
Vagabov really is a fat lump.
Xirxi is trying to control the position but Vagabov postures up.
Vagabov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vagabov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xirxi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vagabov is in close to Xirxi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vagabov 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.
Vagabov stands up over Xirxi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vagabov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xirxi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vagabov is aware though and is defending well.
Xirxi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vagabov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xirxi working a defensive guard here.
Vagabov chips away with some ground and pound.
Vagabov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagabov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vagabov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vagabov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vagabov landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vagabov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vagabov lands a big shot there that rocks Xirxi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xirxi is looking to get to half guard.
Vagabov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vagabov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vagabov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Vagabov! Xirxi is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ilman Vagabov!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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