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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urbloks Nokdoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeny Marlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Россия Наци
. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
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216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Urbloks Nokdoff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeny Marlov! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nokdoff tries to bum rush Marlov with a series of wild strikes but Marlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nokdoff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marlov's head. Nokdoff throws a right hand that Marlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Marlov also avoids with ease. Nokdoff throws a hook but Marlov avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nokdoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marlov wants to clinch up but Nokdoff keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Marlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Marlov closes the distance and pushes Nokdoff back into the cage. Marlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nokdoff just stands there and leans against the cage. Marlov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marlov manages to end up in side control. Marlov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nokdoff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Marlov with the ground and pound but Nokdoff regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Nokdoff tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Nokdoff wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marlov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nokdoff is squirming around, avoiding Marlov's attempts to control the action. Marlov throwing strikes here but Nokdoff is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nokdoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Marlov punching from mount but Nokdoff doing a good job of avoiding damage. Nokdoff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nokdoff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Nokdoff is not content to let Marlov control the position.
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. Marlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Nokdoff wants to improve his position but Marlov is controlling well.
Marlov is keen to just control but Nokdoff is a slippery customer. Nokdoff wants to improve his position but Marlov is controlling well.
Marlov trying to pass the guard but Nokdoff defending well. Nokdoff is refusing to be controlled, as Marlov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Marlov walks into a left hand. Nokdoff throws a right and a left that Marlov avoids nicely. Marlov wants to clinch. Marlov gets a clinch. Marlov lands with a right to the head. Marlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marlov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nokdoff looks to land a combination. Marlov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nokdoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokdoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokdoff throws a shot from downtown. Marlov moves away and avoids it. Nokdoff scores with a body shot.
Urbloks Nokdoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No joy there for Nokdoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Nokdoff misses. A jab from Nokdoff does it's job there. Nokdoff throws a right and a left that Marlov avoids nicely. Nokdoff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nokdoff misses with a two punch combination.
Marlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokdoff swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nokdoff sprawls well. Nokdoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marlov gets slowly back to his feet. Nokdoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Marlov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jab, jab by Marlov - just one landing. Nokdoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokdoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokdoff is looking to clinch but Marlov is avoiding it.
Nokdoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nokdoff's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nokdoff duly obliges. Marlov looks for a takedown but Nokdoff sprawls well. Urbloks Nokdoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeny Marlov. Marlov looks gassed! Marlov throws a series of punches but Nokdoff moves out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nokdoff throws a combination that misses and Marlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nokdoff misses with a two punch combination.
Nokdoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Marlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Some wild striking there from Nokdoff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urbloks Nokdoff dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marlov moves in looking to clinch but Nokdoff pushes him off. Nokdoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nokdoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nokdoff misses with a two punch combination.
Nokdoff looks to land a combination. Marlov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nokdoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marlov. Marlov is looking to clinch but Nokdoff is avoiding it.
Marlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nokdoff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marlov somewhat. Marlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokdoff.
Marlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Marlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nokdoff as he avoids it easily. Urbloks Nokdoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeny Marlov. Marlov is breathing heavily. Nokdoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nokdoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokdoff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Urbloks Nokdoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Nokdoff connects with the punch. Nokdoff misses with a double jab.
Nokdoff looks to land a combination but Marlov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nokdoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marlov slips a jab and a cross from Nokdoff.
Nokdoff keeps the fight on the outside. Nokdoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nokdoff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nokdoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nokdoff cracks Marlov with a good jab. Nokdoff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nokdoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marlov shoots in but no luck this time. Nokdoff misses with the combination.
Marlov tries to move into range but Nokdoff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Marlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nokdoff tries to sprawl out of it but Marlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nokdoff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nokdoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokdoff connects with the punch. Marlov dodges the punch combination from Nokdoff.
Nokdoff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Marlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Marlov clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nokdoff smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Nokdoff.
Nokdoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokdoff throws a right hand that Marlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Marlov also avoids with ease. Marlov rushes Nokdoff and presses him up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marlov looking for a takedown. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nokdoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marlov's brow. Nokdoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Marlov won't allow it.
Nokdoff gets underhooks to prevent Marlov's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nokdoff has had enough of the clinch but Marlov keeps him there for the moment. Marlov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nokdoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Marlov has Nokdoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nokdoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nokdoff stops a takedown attempt from Marlov.
Nokdoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Marlov won't allow it.
Marlov keeps control of Nokdoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Marlov looking for a takedown. Marlov lands with a short shot to the head. Nokdoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four 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. Nokdoff tries to pull guard but Marlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Nokdoff drops back down to his feet.
Nokdoff wants to stall.
Nokdoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Marlov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Marlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Nokdoff tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Marlov is looking to advance position but Nokdoff has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urbloks Nokdoff dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nokdoff misses with a few strikes there.
Nokdoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marlov misses the jab. Nokdoff slips a jab and a cross from Marlov.
Marlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nokdoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Marlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Marlov walks into a left hand. Marlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nokdoff, pushing him back against the cage. Nokdoff has had enough of the clinch but Marlov keeps him there for the moment. Marlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nokdoff pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nokdoff misses with a few strikes there.
Nokdoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokdoff scores with a one two! Marlov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nokdoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlov. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marlov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nokdoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlov wants to clinch up but Nokdoff keeps it at a distance. Nokdoff works over Marlov's head and body with a nice combination. Nokdoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokdoff misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Marlov jumps into guard, dragging Nokdoff to the mat.
Nokdoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nokdoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Nokdoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nokdoff looking to pass the guard. Nokdoff controls from within his opponent's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Marlov keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nokdoff stopping the sweep attempt from Marlov. Marlov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marlov 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Marlov. Marlov is looking to clinch but Nokdoff is avoiding it.
Nokdoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlov. Nokdoff swats away the attempt to clinch by Marlov. A combination from Nokdoff does no damage. Nokdoff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marlov dodges the punch combination from Nokdoff.
Nokdoff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nokdoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marlov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nokdoff lands with a straight right. Marlov didn't see that one coming. Nokdoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nokdoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Urbloks Nokdoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeny Marlov. Marlov moves into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Marlov. Nokdoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Marlov won't allow it.
Marlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nokdoff pulls him back up using the underhooks. Marlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nokdoff pulls him back up using the underhooks. Marlov keeps control of Nokdoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nokdoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nokdoff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Nokdoff scores with a four punch combination! Marlov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Marlov fails to land the takedown. Marlov is looking to clinch but Nokdoff is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Nokdoff misses. Marlov dodges the punch combination from Nokdoff.
Eugeny Marlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nokdoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlov. Nokdoff throws a series of punches but Marlov avoids them all with ease. Horrible takedown by Marlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nokdoff which made him look bad. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nokdoff getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Marlov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nokdoff. Urbloks Nokdoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A right-left combo lands from Nokdoff. Marlov looks to land a right hand but Nokdoff moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Urbloks Nokdoff showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nokdoff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urbloks Nokdoff!
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energy
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RATING
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