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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naser Ibrahimbegovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naser Ibrahimbegovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Molotov's 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naser Ibrahimbegovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molotov.
Molotov lands a big head kick that sends Ibrahimbegovic tumbling to the mat! Molotov takes a step backwards and waves Ibrahimbegovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Naser Ibrahimbegovic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibrahimbegovic gets the takedown into side control.
Ibrahimbegovic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Molotov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Molotov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ibrahimbegovic is controlling him well.
Ibrahimbegovic with the ground and pound but Molotov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Molotov is trying to stand up here but Ibrahimbegovic is controlling him well.
Ibrahimbegovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibrahimbegovic 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.
Ibrahimbegovic looks to land a strike but Molotov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a takedown into Molotov's guard.
Ibrahimbegovic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Molotov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Molotov wants to control from the top but Ibrahimbegovic keeps moving.
Ibrahimbegovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molotov is one step ahead there.
Molotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibrahimbegovic has wrist control.
Ibrahimbegovic is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ibrahimbegovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Molotov's efforts to push away.
Ibrahimbegovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Molotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Molotov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibrahimbegovic moves out of range easily.
Molotov lands a head kick. Ibrahimbegovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alexander Molotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Molotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molotov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Molotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibrahimbegovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molotov.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibrahimbegovic moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Molotov.
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibrahimbegovic shoots for a takedown but Molotov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ibrahimbegovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic stands up and waves to Molotov to follow him.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibrahimbegovic gets the takedown into side control.
Ibrahimbegovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ibrahimbegovic is working Molotov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Molotov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibrahimbegovic with the ground and pound but Molotov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ibrahimbegovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ibrahimbegovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahimbegovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ibrahimbegovic distracts Molotov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naser Ibrahimbegovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Molotov throws a right hand that Ibrahimbegovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibrahimbegovic also avoids with ease.
Ibrahimbegovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibrahimbegovic in side control, throwing shots but Molotov defends.
Ibrahimbegovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ibrahimbegovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ibrahimbegovic throws an elbow but Molotov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Molotov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Ibrahimbegovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ibrahimbegovic lands a few punches from side control.
Molotov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Molotov to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike aimed at the side of Molotov's head but Molotov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Molotov is avoiding damage well.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing strikes but Molotov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Molotov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ibrahimbegovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Molotov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibrahimbegovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibrahimbegovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Molotov sprawls well initially but Ibrahimbegovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ibrahimbegovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibrahimbegovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Molotov has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibrahimbegovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic prevents Molotov from standing back up.
Naser Ibrahimbegovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Molotov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahimbegovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibrahimbegovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molotov's head.
Ibrahimbegovic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Molotov to regain full guard.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ibrahimbegovic throws and elbow that misses. Molotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibrahimbegovic's guard. Nice move by Molotov!
Ibrahimbegovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molotov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molotov throws and elbow that misses. Ibrahimbegovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molotov's guard. Nice move by Ibrahimbegovic!
Ibrahimbegovic lands a couple of elbows.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing strikes but missing.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molotov won't allow Ibrahimbegovic to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naser Ibrahimbegovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naser Ibrahimbegovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ibrahimbegovic blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Molotov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibrahimbegovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Molotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibrahimbegovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Molotov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic thows a huge punch but Molotov dodges it nicely.
Ibrahimbegovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molotov feints and then cracks Ibrahimbegovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibrahimbegovic down.
Ibrahimbegovic shoots in and bounces Molotov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Molotov has momentary wrist control but Ibrahimbegovic slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molotov is looking to stand up but Ibrahimbegovic won't let him.
Molotov throws and elbow that misses. Ibrahimbegovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molotov's guard. Nice move by Ibrahimbegovic!
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Molotov has wrist control.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ibrahimbegovic wants to stand and escape but Molotov is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Ibrahimbegovic pushes Molotov off and gets back to his feet.
Ibrahimbegovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molotov throws a head kick but Ibrahimbegovic moves out of range.
Molotov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Ibrahimbegovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic pulls Molotov in to control the position.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Ibrahimbegovic keeps moving.
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molotov is controlling him.
Molotov won't allow Ibrahimbegovic to sweep him here.
Ibrahimbegovic wants to stand and escape but Molotov is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Molotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ibrahimbegovic's head.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Naser Ibrahimbegovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibrahimbegovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Molotov regains half guard, as Ibrahimbegovic was trying to land strikes.
Molotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing shots but Molotov is blocking nicely.
Molotov taking some punishment here, with Ibrahimbegovic in his half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ibrahimbegovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naser Ibrahimbegovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibrahimbegovic 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naser Ibrahimbegovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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