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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a two punch combo.
Clay Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with a head kick.
Clay Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clay Jr misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clay Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Clay Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Clay Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a big head kick but Clay Jr shrugs it off.
Clay Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clay Jr is breathing heavily.
Clay Jr misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalashnikov.
Clay Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clay Jr's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay Jr throws a leg kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kalashnikov slips a straight right by Clay Jr.
Clay Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kalashnikov.
Clay Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalashnikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clay Jr defending well though.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kalashnikov has eaten all the pies!
Kalashnikov throwing shots but Clay Jr is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalashnikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clay Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Kalashnikov connects with a nice short shot to Clay Jr's temple.
Kalashnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clay Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clay Jr tries to get out of the position.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalashnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kalashnikov thows a huge punch but Clay Jr dodges it nicely.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clay Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clay Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Clay Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay Jr misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Clay Jr as Kalashnikov shoots in.
Clay Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kalashnikov stands up over Clay Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay Jr is trying to keep Kalashnikov in close.
Clay Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the guard.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Clay Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clay Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clay Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Avtomat Kalashnikov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay Jr swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clay Jr defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avtomat Kalashnikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clay Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a low kick, right behind Clay Jr 's knee.
Clay Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Clay Jr misses with a double jab
and Kalashnikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalashnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay Jr misses the jab.
Clay Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay Jr but Clay Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Avtomat Kalashnikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clay Jr misses with a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clay Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clay Jr.
Clay Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clay Jr throws a right and a left that Kalashnikov avoids nicely.
Clay Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick that stops Clay Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Clay Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Clay Jr throws a combination that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clay Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay Jr but Clay Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clay Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Clay Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Clay Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clay Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kalashnikov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clay Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Clay Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalashnikov.
Clay Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clay Jr struggling a bit here.
Kalashnikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kalashnikov connects with a decent elbow.
Kalashnikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Clay Jr's head but Clay Jr avoids it well.
Kalashnikov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kalashnikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Clay Jr's head but Clay Jr avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Clay Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kalashnikov in side control, throwing shots but Clay Jr defends.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Clay Jr does it's job there.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but Clay Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avtomat Kalashnikov.
Clay Jr connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kalashnikov counters with a head kick. That will keep Clay Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Clay Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clay Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kalashnikov moves out of range easily.
Clay Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clay Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by Kalashnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay Jr which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clay Jr works over Kalashnikov's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut even more.
Clay Jr tries to work over Kalashnikov's front leg with a kick but Kalashnikov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avtomat Kalashnikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kalashnikov checks a leg kick.
Clay Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Clay Jr misses.
Clay Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalashnikov is just out of range.
Clay Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kalashnikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Clay Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay Jr blocks a head kick by Kalashnikov.
Clay Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalashnikov counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalashnikov counters with a series of strikes. Clay Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalashnikov defending well as Clay Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clay Jr but Clay Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalashnikov counters with a single leg into guard. Clay Jr didn't expect that.
Kalashnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalashnikov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kalashnikov is squirming around, avoiding Clay Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay Jr is really struggling to control Kalashnikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avtomat Kalashnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kalashnikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avtomat Kalashnikov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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