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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kolarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vitalijjs ddurnovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vitalijjs ddurnovs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 cm
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245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 St Petersburg, Andrei Kolarov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vitalijjs ddurnovs! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice defenses there by Kolarov. A jab from ddurnovs misses. ddurnovs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kolarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from ddurnovs misses the target. Some wild striking there from ddurnovs.
ddurnovs throws a series of punches but Kolarov avoids them all with ease. ddurnovs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ddurnovs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kolarov dodges the punch combination from ddurnovs.
Kolarov drives through with a takedown into guard. Kolarov wants to control from the top but ddurnovs keeps moving. Kolarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ddurnovs swivels though and keeps the full guard. ddurnovs is wriggling around but Kolarov manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. ddurnovs wants to get back to his feet. Kolarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kolarov is taking a breather. ddurnovs 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. ddurnovs wants to get back to his feet. Kolarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. ddurnovs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolarov. Kolarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. vitalijjs ddurnovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. ddurnovs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ddurnovs avoids it really well and circles away. Kolarov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kolarov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
ddurnovs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kolarov closes the distance and clinches. Kolarov looking to throw knees to the head but ddurnovs is blocking nicely.
ddurnovs goes for a takedown attempt but Kolarov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kolarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ddurnovs. ddurnovs looks gassed! A big left from ddurnovs misses. A big left from ddurnovs misses. ddurnovs throws out a token jab with nothing on it. ddurnovs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolarov. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kolarov. That's going to take a lot out of him. ddurnovs misses with a straight right. ddurnovs looks to land a right hand but Kolarov moved out of range. ddurnovs throws a jab when Kolarov was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ddurnovs throws a big shot that misses. ddurnovs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kolarov clinches up with ddurnovs and pushes him back against the ropes. Kolarov tries to pull guard but ddurnovs holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kolarov drops back down to his feet.
Kolarov trying to stall but ddurnovs improves his position.
Kolarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ddurnovs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ddurnovs misses the jab. Kolarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ddurnovs misses with a two punch combination.
ddurnovs 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. ddurnovs looks to land a right hand but Kolarov moved out of range. Kolarov shoots in for a takedown but ddurnovs shows good takedown defense. Kolarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
vitalijjs ddurnovs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kolarov ducks under a wild hook from ddurnovs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kolarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ddurnovs.
ddurnovs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ddurnovs throws a right and a left that Kolarov avoids nicely. Kolarov scores with a leg kick.
Kolarov moves into the clinch. Kolarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kolarov walks into a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Kolarov staying out of range there. ddurnovs missing with a left hand there. Kolarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kolarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ddurnovs's waist but ddurnovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolarov off to one side. Decent striking displayed by ddurnovs there. Kolarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. ddurnovs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolarov's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. ddurnovs lands with an overhand left. ddurnovs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kolarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kolarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vitalijjs ddurnovs dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kolarov ducks under a wild hook from ddurnovs. Kolarov shoots for a double leg takedown but ddurnovs sprawls well. He's pushed Kolarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. ddurnovs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ddurnovs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolarov. Kolarov ducks right into an uppercut from ddurnovs.
Kolarov is rocked! ddurnovs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolarov counters by clinching up. Oh Kolarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! ddurnovs tries for a takedown but Kolarov manages to get underhooks.
Kolarov seems to have got his legs back now. ddurnovs takes an elbow to the forehead. ddurnovs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kolarov wants the takedown. ddurnovs is fighting it off but Kolarov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in ddurnovs's guard against the ropes. Kolarov won't allow ddurnovs to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. ddurnovs keeping moving, preventing Kolarov from controlling successfully. Kolarov stops ddurnovs from standing up. Kolarov controlling from the top position. Kolarov chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two 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. Kolarov trying to control the position from guard on top but ddurnovs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kolarov 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. ddurnovs lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kolarov - he's out on his feet here! ddurnovs follows up with another monster hook that separates Kolarov from consciousness! Kolarov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! ddurnovs stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). vitalijjs ddurnovs!
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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
73% |
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