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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matoi Tsunetsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kharkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to From Sun's Angle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matoi Tsunetsuki!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsunetsuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tsunetsuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tsunetsuki wants to control the pace but Kharkov is squirming around nicely.
Tsunetsuki controlling the pace for now.
Tsunetsuki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tsunetsuki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tsunetsuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Kharkov is having none of it.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but Kharkov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki throwing strikes here but Kharkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tsunetsuki throws some wild stikes that Kharkov manages to avoid easily.
Kharkov avoids a strike by Tsunetsuki and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tsunetsuki's guard! Fantastic escape!
Tsunetsuki is trying to control the position but Kharkov postures up.
Kharkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tsunetsuki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tsunetsuki has escaped and now he's on top!
Tsunetsuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharkov is retaining full guard.
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.
Tsunetsuki thows a big elbow that misses.
Tsunetsuki throwing strikes from guard but Kharkov blocks nicely.
Tsunetsuki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kharkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsunetsuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kharkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kharkov trying to keep a closed guard but Tsunetsuki is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki stopping the sweep attempt from Kharkov.
Tsunetsuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kharkov keeping moving, preventing Tsunetsuki from controlling successfully.
Tsunetsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsunetsuki throws a strike but Kharkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four 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.
Kharkov wants to pass the guard but Tsunetsuki is keeping the position.
Tsunetsuki wants to stand up but Kharkov is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kharkov with a poor takedown
and Tsunetsuki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsunetsuki.
Tsunetsuki looking to sit in guard and control but Kharkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsunetsuki is adopting a defensive guard.
Tsunetsuki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matoi Tsunetsuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kharkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsunetsuki misses with a takedown
and Kharkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tsunetsuki's guard now.
Kharkov looking to sit in guard and control but Tsunetsuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsunetsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsunetsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kharkov is keeping the position for now.
Tsunetsuki won't allow Kharkov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharkov looking to control.
Kharkov 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.
Tsunetsuki throws and elbow that misses. Kharkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsunetsuki's guard. Nice move by Kharkov!
Tsunetsuki trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsunetsuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsunetsuki stalling away here and it's allowed Kharkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov pulls Tsunetsuki in to control the position.
Kharkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharkov, not yet.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.
Tsunetsuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsunetsuki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsunetsuki with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tsunetsuki!
Tsunetsuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kharkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tsunetsuki has given up his back here.
Tsunetsuki just trying to survive but Kharkov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tsunetsuki prevents Kharkov from getting a body triangle.
Kharkov is trying to stick to Tsunetsuki's back but Tsunetsuki is turning into Kharkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kharkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tsunetsuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsunetsuki postures up.
Tsunetsuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kharkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsunetsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kharkov cracks Tsunetsuki with an open hand slap.
Tsunetsuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kharkov.
Tsunetsuki shoots and misses
and Kharkov counters with a nice body shot.
Tsunetsuki is breathing heavily.
Tsunetsuki with a poor takedown
and Kharkov counters with a shoot takedown. Tsunetsuki fights it but they end up in guard.
Ivan Kharkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matoi Tsunetsuki.
Kharkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsunetsuki is retaining full guard.
Tsunetsuki has Kharkov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kharkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kharkov scores with a punch to the head.
Kharkov lunges at Tsunetsuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsunetsuki's hand.
Kharkov lands a slapping body shot.
Tsunetsuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kharkov.
Tsunetsuki tries for a takedown but Kharkov circles away easily
and Tsunetsuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharkov scores with a jab.
Tsunetsuki with a poor takedown
and Kharkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kharkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsunetsuki at a distance.
Kharkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsunetsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsunetsuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kharkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsunetsuki's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov lands a jab to Tsunetsuki's midsection.
Kharkov lands a nice shot that snaps Tsunetsuki's head back.
Good shot there by Kharkov.
Kharkov throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kharkov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kharkov.
A cross from Kharkov lands.
Kharkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kharkov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsunetsuki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is really struggling to control Tsunetsuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kharkov prevents Tsunetsuki from standing back up.
Kharkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but Kharkov postures up.
Kharkov seems to be working for a kimura but Tsunetsuki defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki is trying to stand back up but Kharkov is controlling him
Kharkov is trying to control. Tsunetsuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tsunetsuki tries to clinch up.
Kharkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsunetsuki throws a head kick that misses.
Kharkov with a nice cross.
Kharkov looks for a takedown but Tsunetsuki sprawls well.
Kharkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsunetsuki misses the jab.
Tsunetsuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kharkov counters with a straight right hand.
Ivan Kharkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matoi Tsunetsuki.
Kharkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsunetsuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsunetsuki tries for a takedown but Kharkov circles away easily
and Kharkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tsunetsuki's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsunetsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kharkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kharkov 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Ivan Kharkov!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Ivan Kharkov!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Ivan Kharkov!
Ivan Kharkov wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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