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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 1259 p4p, 23295 weight class) and Timur Vasiliev (ranked 177 p4p, 586 weight class). Amaru Kawiwasulu looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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16 - 11 - 0 |
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185 cm
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev has Kawiwasulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasiliev gets an underhook and turns Kawiwasulu into the cage.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasiliev leaning against his opponent.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasiliev pulls guard successfully.
Vasiliev controlling Kawiwasulu's posture.
Vasiliev looking for subs off his back but Kawiwasulu has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu wants to free his trapped foot but Vasiliev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev tries to roll over but Kawiwasulu keeps him under control.
Vasiliev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kawiwasulu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kawiwasulu's back!
Kawiwasulu trying to control but not successfully.
Vasiliev is hanging on to Kawiwasulu's back as he tries to escape.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kawiwasulu trying to control but not successfully.
Vasiliev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is not going to allow Kawiwasulu to sit and survive in this position.
Kawiwasulu fending off the submission attempt from Vasiliev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasiliev controls the position.
Vasiliev is persistently looking for the submission but Kawiwasulu is defending it well.
Vasiliev tries to keep control of the position but Kawiwasulu is staying busy.
Kawiwasulu trying to control the position but Vasiliev manages to sink in the hooks.
Kawiwasulu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev gets his hands free as Kawiwasulu looks to control.
Vasiliev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vasiliev gets his hands free as Kawiwasulu looks to control.
Kawiwasulu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vasiliev's arms.
Vasiliev looking for the RNC.
Vasiliev is not going to allow Kawiwasulu to sit and survive in this position.
Vasiliev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu is trying to stand back up.
Vasiliev is not going to allow Kawiwasulu to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev looking for the choke but no joy.
Kawiwasulu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vasiliev.
Kawiwasulu is trying to get back to his feet but Vasiliev has full control of the position and if anything, Kawiwasulu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kawiwasulu is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawiwasulu just trying to survive but Vasiliev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kawiwasulu trying to get back to his feet but Vasiliev is in full control for now.
Kawiwasulu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vasiliev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Vasiliev dominated that round.
That's time! Kawiwasulu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vasiliev forces Kawiwasulu back against the cage and clinches.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawiwasulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Kawiwasulu missing with knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawiwasulu presses Vasiliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vasiliev as Kawiwasulu tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev cracks Kawiwasulu with a nice body shot.
Vasiliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Vasiliev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasiliev's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu trying to land knees to the body.
Vasiliev effectively controlling the action here.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kawiwasulu to keep the fight standing.
Kawiwasulu gets underhooks to prevent Vasiliev's takedown attempt.
Vasiliev avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Vasiliev successfully pulls guard.
Vasiliev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawiwasulu advances to half guard.
Kawiwasulu is keen to just control but Vasiliev is a slippery customer.
Kawiwasulu prevents Vasiliev from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu is pressing down on Vasiliev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasiliev is holding on for now.
Kawiwasulu prevents Vasiliev from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vasiliev is looking for a sweep. Kawiwasulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasiliev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vasiliev trying to hold on to Kawiwasulu's head to control him but Kawiwasulu postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev clinches.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands with a light punch inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Kawiwasulu misses with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Kawiwasulu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kawiwasulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawiwasulu tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Vasiliev manages to pull guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiliev is trying to control the position but Kawiwasulu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev seems keen to control Kawiwasulu's posture.
Kawiwasulu won't allow Vasiliev to sweep him here.
Vasiliev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawiwasulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kawiwasulu trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawiwasulu wants to get up but he can't break Vasiliev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasiliev successfully pulls guard.
Vasiliev working for a triangle but Kawiwasulu defends it easily.
Vasiliev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vasiliev is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasiliev can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev looking to control but Kawiwasulu passes into half guard.
Vasiliev is looking for a sweep. Kawiwasulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasiliev gets full guard.
Kawiwasulu passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasiliev looking for subs from the bottom but Kawiwasulu mounts him!
Vasiliev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasiliev is concentrating on defense, preventing Kawiwasulu from advancing position.
Kawiwasulu prevents Vasiliev from improving his position.
Vasiliev is controlling Kawiwasulu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kawiwasulu is trying to control. Vasiliev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu tries to pass to full mount but Vasiliev defends it.
Vasiliev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vasiliev trying to control the position here.
Vasiliev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Kawiwasulu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Amaru Kawiwasulu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vasiliev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kawiwasulu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kawiwasulu wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Kawiwasulu.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Vasiliev tries a body shot but Kawiwasulu blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Kawiwasulu as the two fighters clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses with some punches.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawiwasulu stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawiwasulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vasiliev avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amaru Kawiwasulu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawiwasulu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A relieved looking Amaru Kawiwasulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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