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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Timberland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Timberland!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirinovsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Timberland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Timberland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirinovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Timberland wants to stand and escape but Zhirinovsky is having none of it.
Zhirinovsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timberland wants to sweep here but Zhirinovsky controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zhirinovsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhirinovsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zhirinovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Timberland has wrist control.
Zhirinovsky trying to control but Timberland is working from the bottom.
Timberland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
Zhirinovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but Timberland shows good takedown defense.
Zhirinovsky tries to keep at a distance but Timberland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timberland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timberland pulls Zhirinovsky into guard.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Timberland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirinovsky is really struggling to control Timberland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zhirinovsky throwing strikes from guard but Timberland blocks nicely.
Zhirinovsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zhirinovsky 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.
Timberland looking for a sweep. Not yet Timberland, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhirinovsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberland keeping moving, preventing Zhirinovsky from controlling successfully.
Zhirinovsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zhirinovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timberland keeps working.
Zhirinovsky advances nicely into full mount.
Timberland is trying desperately to improve position.
Zhirinovsky looking to control but Timberland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timberland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zhirinovsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhirinovsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four 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.
Zhirinovsky tries to control but Timberland wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zhirinovsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Zhirinovsky.
Timberland tries to reverse the position but Zhirinovsky maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhirinovsky landing strikes from the mount.
Zhirinovsky avoids the attempt from Timberland to control.
Zhirinovsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timberland is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhirinovsky gets the takedown into side control.
Zhirinovsky controls the position.
Zhirinovsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Timberland is avoiding damage well.
Zhirinovsky working away.
Zhirinovsky trying to control the position but Timberland is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timberland wants to control but Zhirinovsky postures up.
Timberland is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zhirinovsky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zhirinovsky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zhirinovsky controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky is looking to take a break and control but Timberland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Timberland wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Timberland's face as Zhirinovsky controls the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Zhirinovsky just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zhirinovsky has a takedown stuffed.
Timberland tries to clinch but Zhirinovsky moves out of range.
Zhirinovsky avoids the body shot from Timberland.
Zhirinovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timberland tries a head kick but it misses.
Timberland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timberland tries to clinch there but Zhirinovsky circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Timberland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhirinovsky wants to stand but Timberland is controlling the position.
Timberland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Timberland is breathing heavily.
Zhirinovsky pushes Timberland off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Timberland. Timberland gets slowly back to his feet.
Timberland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhirinovsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timberland somewhat.
Zhirinovsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhirinovsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberland wants to control but Zhirinovsky is keeping busy.
Zhirinovsky is controlling the pace.
Zhirinovsky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhirinovsky wants to control but Timberland is keeping him busy.
Zhirinovsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zhirinovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Timberland actively working from the bottom here.
Zhirinovsky working Timberland over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zhirinovsky looks to land a combination. Timberland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zhirinovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timberland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timberland.
Timberland won't allow Zhirinovsky to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Timberland trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhirinovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timberland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhirinovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirinovsky pushes Timberland off and gets back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky leaves Timberland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky shoots and misses
and Timberland counters with a single leg into guard. Zhirinovsky didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhirinovsky wants to stand up but Timberland is controlling him.
Timberland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Timberland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhirinovsky scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab by Zhirinovsky.
Timberland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhirinovsky swivels and escapes.
Zhirinovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timberland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timberland wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zhirinovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timberland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhirinovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Timberland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timberland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhirinovsky keeping moving, preventing Timberland from controlling successfully.
Zhirinovsky is looking to stand up but Timberland isn't so interested in that idea.
Timberland wants to get up but he can't break Zhirinovsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Timberland tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhirinovsky is retaining full guard.
Timberland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zhirinovsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhirinovsky tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Timberland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timberland is defended easily by Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky shoots in and drives through. Timberland sprawls well.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timberland leaves Zhirinovsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timberland tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhirinovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhirinovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timberland pinned against the cage. Timberland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timberland is defended easily by Zhirinovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhirinovsky has his feet on Timberland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timberland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timberland wants it to stay on the feet.
Timberland tries to clinch up.
Timberland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zhirinovsky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Justin Timberland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhirinovsky misses with a takedown
and Timberland counters with a single leg into guard. Zhirinovsky didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Timberland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhirinovsky 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
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