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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 476 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 27 p4p, 48 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24 - 12 - 1 |
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala works the jab nicely.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov moves out of range as Batirovenkekikala strikes.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
Lovanov throwing a counter right hand but Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lovanov takes a swing at Batirovenkekikala's ribcage but misses.
Batirovenkekikala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lovanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batirovenkekikalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lovanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Batirovenkekikala's guard.
Lovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Batirovenkekikala wants to stand but Lovanov is controlling the position.
Batirovenkekikala keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lovanov postures up in Batirovenkekikala's guard and throws a big left but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala has wrist control.
Lovanov postures up and lands a big shot to Batirovenkekikala's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lovanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet but Lovanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lovanov is in close to Batirovenkekikala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov pushing down on Batirovenkekikala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lovanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batirovenkekikala taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lovanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Batirovenkekikala dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirovenkekikala keeps working.
Batirovenkekikala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to stand up here but Lovanov is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovanov digs a good hook to Batirovenkekikala's body.
Lovanov throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Batirovenkekikala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Lovanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batirovenkekikala can do to turn this around?
A combination from Lovanov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala throws an off balance right hand
and Lovanov moves into the clinch.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batirovenkekikala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lovanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lovanov has picked Batirovenkekikala up - he's going for a ride! Lovanov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands strikes from half guard.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov drops an elbow to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov working over Batirovenkekikala with some ground and pound. Batirovenkekikala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Batirovenkekikala defending well though.
Batirovenkekikala pushes Lovanov off looking to stand but Lovanov dives back in and keeps control.
Lovanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lovanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov not doing much here.
Lovanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov is trying to control. Batirovenkekikala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Batirovenkekikala's head.
Lovanov trying to control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovanov winds up and cracks Batirovenkekikala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
Batirovenkekikala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batirovenkekikala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lovanov postures up in Batirovenkekikala's guard and throws a big left but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Batirovenkekikala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Lovanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lovanov throws a one two combo.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batirovenkekikala sprawls and moves away.
Zahbit Lovanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
Lovanov tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping left.
Lovanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend but Lovanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovanov lands a nice short elbow.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lovanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov wants to control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him busy.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lovanov trying to control from half guard but Batirovenkekikala is working away.
Lovanov throwing shots but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Lovanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to improve his position.
Lovanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batirovenkekikala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lovanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov with the ground and pound but Batirovenkekikala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to stand back up but Lovanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Batirovenkekikala.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov working Batirovenkekikala over with strikes.
Lovanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batirovenkekikala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lovanov lands a nice short elbow.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Batirovenkekikala's hands, connecting with Batirovenkekikala's forehead.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Batirovenkekikala is rocked!
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batirovenkekikala is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Batirovenkekikala is looking to escape.
Batirovenkekikala seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Batirovenkekikala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lovanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batirovenkekikala keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lovanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
A very excited looking Zahbit Lovanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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