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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Demetrikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Kreutzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreutzberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Engel" by Rammstein. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
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200 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Demetrikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Kreutzberg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Demetrikov. Kreutzberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demetrikov has closed the distance and engaged Kreutzberg in a clinch.
Demetrikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kreutzberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kreutzberg stalls.
Kreutzberg receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Demetrikov is trying to break the clinch but Kreutzberg has him pressed against the cage.
Kreutzberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demetrikov walks away with a smile on his face. Kreutzberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demetrikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov moves in looking to clinch but Kreutzberg pushes him off.
Kreutzberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Demetrikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreutzberg is out of range.
Kreutzberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Demetrikov is just out of range.
Kreutzberg drives through and clinches with Demetrikov against the cage.
Kreutzberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demetrikov smiles and moves away.
Kreutzberg clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kreutzberg trying to stall but Demetrikov improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg lands a damaging elbow.
Kreutzberg lands a nice elbow.
Demetrikov is trying to break the clinch but Kreutzberg is controlling him.
Demetrikov gets underhooks to prevent Kreutzberg's takedown attempt.
Aleksander Demetrikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kreutzberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demetrikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kreutzberg has closed the distance and engaged Demetrikov in a clinch.
Kreutzberg looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Demetrikov.
Demetrikov has picked Kreutzberg up - he's going for a ride! Demetrikov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Demetrikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kreutzberg tries to lock up and control but Demetrikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kreutzberg's face.
Demetrikov controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Demetrikov.
Demetrikov avoids the attempt from Kreutzberg to control.
Demetrikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Demetrikov controlling his opponent.
Demetrikov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kreutzberg actively working from the bottom here.
Kreutzberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demetrikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kreutzberg looks gassed!
Demetrikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Demetrikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kreutzberg tries to roll over but Demetrikov keeps him under control.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Demetrikov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kreutzberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kreutzberg is trying to control but Demetrikov passes into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demetrikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kreutzberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksander Demetrikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kreutzberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demetrikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreutzberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demetrikov somewhat.
Demetrikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kreutzberg thuds his right hand into Demetrikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kreutzberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demetrikov sprawls well. Demetrikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kreutzberg gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Demetrikov.
Demetrikov avoids the head kick by Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kreutzberg circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Demetrikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kreutzberg duly obliges.
Kreutzberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demetrikov has managed to clinch.
Kreutzberg pulls Demetrikov into guard.
Kreutzberg is looking for a triangle but Demetrikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kreutzberg is breathing heavily.
Kreutzberg keeping full guard, as Demetrikov tries to pass.
Demetrikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Demetrikov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreutzberg, not yet.
Demetrikov gets to his feet - Kreutzberg follows without any prompting.
Kreutzberg looks for the body kick but Demetrikov saw that one coming.
Demetrikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kreutzberg is trying to defend but Demetrikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demetrikov prevents Kreutzberg from improving his position.
Demetrikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg is trying to maintain the position but Demetrikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Demetrikov decides to stand and escape the position.
Demetrikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demetrikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demetrikov showed some decent athleticism there.
Demetrikov working Kreutzberg over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kreutzberg wants to hold on but Demetrikov pushes him away.
Demetrikov looking to finish Kreutzberg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kreutzberg!
Demetrikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demetrikov controlling from the full mount.
Kreutzberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Demetrikov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Demetrikov drops Kreutzberg with a beautiful combination! Kreutzberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Demetrikov is looking for the KO!
Kreutzberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demetrikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demetrikov.
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!
Kreutzberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Demetrikov pushes down on Kreutzberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Demetrikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demetrikov wants to pass to mount but Kreutzberg is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreutzberg pushes Demetrikov off looking to stand but Demetrikov dives back in and keeps control.
Kreutzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demetrikov is working away from the top position though.
Kreutzberg tries to roll over but Demetrikov keeps him under control.
Demetrikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kreutzberg is trying to maintain the position but Demetrikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demetrikov decides to stand up.
Kreutzberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demetrikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Demetrikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kreutzberg keeping full guard, as Demetrikov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Demetrikov passes easily into half guard.
Demetrikov is taking a breather. Kreutzberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Demetrikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kreutzberg tries to roll over but Demetrikov keeps him under control.
Well, if Demetrikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Demetrikov seems to be working for a kimura but Kreutzberg defends the submission attempt.
Kreutzberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demetrikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Demetrikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Demetrikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demetrikov, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Demetrikov!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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