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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Kleinsasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Edvard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Kleinsasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gunnar Edvard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinsasser misses with a head kick.
Edvard is looking to clinch.
Kleinsasser tries to clinch but Edvard is having none of it.
Kleinsasser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kleinsasser thumps Edvard with a low kick.
Kleinsasser tries for a takedown but Edvard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kleinsasser cracks the inside of Edvard's front leg.
Edvard swinging wildly here.
Kleinsasser shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edvard pinned against the cage. Edvard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kleinsasser looks for the body kick but Edvard saw that one coming.
Kleinsasser throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Kleinsasser throws a right hand that Edvard ducks under and follows up with a left that Edvard also avoids with ease.
Edvard moves out of range as Kleinsasser throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Edvard throws a right and a left that Kleinsasser avoids nicely.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Edvard moves out of range easily.
Edvard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kleinsasser tries a head kick but it misses.
Edvard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kleinsasser, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edvard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edvard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kleinsasser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kleinsasser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edvard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Kleinsasser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleinsasser misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edvard.
A bit of stalling here from Kleinsasser.
A short body shot lands from Kleinsasser as the two fighters clinch.
Kleinsasser putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Edvard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edvard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edvard digs a right hand into Kleinsasser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kleinsasser's gas tank.
Kleinsasser missing with knees to the body.
Edvard is trying to break the clinch but Kleinsasser is controlling him.
Edvard throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinsasser.
Edvard can't get the takedown.
Edvard fails to pull guard.
Kleinsasser manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edvard looking to pass the guard.
Kleinsasser working a defensive guard but Edvard passes into half guard.
Kleinsasser is looking to control Edvard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleinsasser avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edvard wants to get back to his feet.
Edvard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edvard is looking to stall here but Kleinsasser recovers full guard.
Kleinsasser keeping moving, preventing Edvard from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edvard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edvard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kleinsasser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kleinsasser.
Kleinsasser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edvard's head.
Edvard keeping moving, preventing Kleinsasser from controlling successfully.
Edvard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edvard wants to sweep here but Kleinsasser controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kleinsasser trying to control but Edvard is working from the bottom.
Edvard is trying to keep Kleinsasser in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Kleinsasser dominated that round.
That's time! Kleinsasser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edvard.
Kleinsasser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleinsasser tries to score with a low kick but Edvard moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Edvard does it's job there.
Kleinsasser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edvard.
Kleinsasser tries to close the distance and clinch but Edvard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edvard is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Edvard!
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Kleinsasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Edvard is just out of range.
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Gunnar Edvard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinsasser tries a head kick but it misses.
Kleinsasser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edvard tries to clinch up.
Edvard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edvard avoids the head kick by Kleinsasser.
Edvard moves in looking to clinch but Kleinsasser pushes him off.
Gunnar Edvard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleinsasser throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kleinsasser misses with a head kick.
Kleinsasser motions for Edvard to come forward. Kleinsasser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Edvard - just one landing.
Edvard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melvin Kleinsasser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinsasser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edvard.
Jab from Edvard.
Kleinsasser instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser keeps control of Edvard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edvard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Edvard is trying to keep Kleinsasser in close.
Kleinsasser throwing strikes from guard but Edvard blocks nicely.
Kleinsasser trying to control but Edvard is working from the bottom.
Edvard trying to control the position.
Kleinsasser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edvard working for a triangle but Kleinsasser defends it easily.
Edvard controls Kleinsasser momentarily but Kleinsasser frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edvard.
Edvard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Edvard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edvard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edvard has managed to clinch.
Edvard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edvard fails to pull guard.
Kleinsasser leaning against his opponent.
Edvard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinsasser lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kleinsasser.
A right hook to the body lands for Edvard.
Kleinsasser looking to stall.
Edvard is trying to force a seperation but Kleinsasser has the dominant position.
Kleinsasser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kleinsasser leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kleinsasser drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edvard wants to stand but Kleinsasser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kleinsasser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Edvard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Edvard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kleinsasser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kleinsasser shoots in for a double leg but Edvard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edvard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kleinsasser throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edvard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kleinsasser lands with a slapping head kick.
Kleinsasser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kleinsasser instigates a clinch.
Kleinsasser is trying to maintain a safe position but Edvard gets an underhook and turns Kleinsasser into the cage.
Kleinsasser holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kleinsasser trying to land knees to the body.
Kleinsasser jumps guard but Edvard stands there with Kleinsasser around his waist. Kleinsasser gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edvard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kleinsasser walks away with a smile on his face. Edvard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinsasser throws a sloppy head kick and Edvard moves out of range easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kleinsasser here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Edvard lands an overhand right.
Kleinsasser slips a jab and a cross from Edvard.
Nice jab there from Edvard.
Kleinsasser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edvard.
Kleinsasser throws a leg kick but Edvard checks it.
Edvard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kleinsasser keeps the fight on the outside.
Kleinsasser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Edvard blocks the leg kick.
Kleinsasser tries to clinch there but Edvard circles away.
Edvard scores with a one two! Kleinsasser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edvard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinsasser tries to clinch
and Edvard counters with a stiff right hand.
Kleinsasser dodges the punch combination from Edvard.
Kleinsasser tries to work over Edvard's front leg with a kick but Edvard checks it.
Edvard throws a right hand that Kleinsasser ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleinsasser also avoids with ease.
Gunnar Edvard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kleinsasser swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kleinsasser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kleinsasser throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kleinsasser throws a leg kick but Edvard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edvard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edvard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kleinsasser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleinsasser cracks the inside of Edvard's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Edvard misses.
Edvard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edvard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Edvard.
Edvard drives through and clinches with Kleinsasser against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Edvard.
Kleinsasser trying to stall but Edvard improves his position.
Kleinsasser missing with knees to the body.
Kleinsasser tries to land knees in the clinch but Edvard avoids the damage to the body.
Edvard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kleinsasser is looking to control Edvard's arms but Edvard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kleinsasser has his back to the cage.
Kleinsasser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edvard uses from the top position.
Edvard trying to control but Kleinsasser is working from the bottom.
Kleinsasser being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edvard wants to control from the top but Kleinsasser keeps moving.
Edvard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleinsasser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Edvard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edvard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Edvard!
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