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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Unstoppable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kivinkoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kivinkoski's choice of entrance music: Jon Lajoie - Show Me Your Genitals. Antti Kivinkoski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Unstoppable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antti Kivinkoski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivinkoski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Unstoppable circles away.
Unstoppable drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Unstoppable trying to control the action but Kivinkoski is working from the bottom.
Unstoppable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kivinkoski, who protects the arm well.
Unstoppable is trying to get an arm triangle but Kivinkoski is defending well.
Unstoppable is trying to get an arm triangle but Kivinkoski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivinkoski throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivinkoski is trying to buck Unstoppable off.
Kivinkoski is not content to let Unstoppable control the position.
Kivinkoski seems a little lost for a moment, as Unstoppable dominates the positioning.
Kivinkoski wants to control but Unstoppable postures up.
Unstoppable goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kivinkoski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Unstoppable's guard! Nice work there by Kivinkoski!
Unstoppable throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kivinkoski escapes and throws Unstoppable's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unstoppable wants to get back to his feet.
Unstoppable defending against the ground and pound.
Kivinkoski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unstoppable is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable looks like he's trying to stand up.
Unstoppable looking for subs from the bottom but Kivinkoski mounts him!
Unstoppable regains half guard.
Kivinkoski looks gassed!
Kivinkoski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Unstoppable doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kivinkoski.
That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Unstoppable manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unstoppable looking for a sweep. Not yet Unstoppable, not yet.
Unstoppable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kivinkoski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Unstoppable dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Unstoppable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kivinkoski's half guard.
Kivinkoski is defending against the submission attempts here by Unstoppable.
Unstoppable trying to control from Kivinkoski's half guard. Kivinkoski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Unstoppable drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kivinkoski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kivinkoski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kivinkoski!
Kivinkoski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kivinkoski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kivinkoski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Unstoppable throws Kivinkoski to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unstoppable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kivinkoski sprawls well initially but Unstoppable persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Unstoppable wants to work for an arm triangle but Kivinkoski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Unstoppable is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kivinkoski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable is working for a kimura but Kivinkoski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivinkoski trying to hold on to Unstoppable's head to control him but Unstoppable postures up.
Kivinkoski is refusing to be controlled, as Unstoppable sits in half guard.
Unstoppable is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kivinkoski is defending against the submission attempts here by Unstoppable.
Unstoppable is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Unstoppable is trying to work for a kimura but Kivinkoski is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Unstoppable dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Unstoppable misses with a takedown attempt
and Kivinkoski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Unstoppable's guard now.
Unstoppable is trying to control the position but Kivinkoski postures up.
Unstoppable kicks Kivinkoski off and gets to his feet.
Kivinkoski shoots and misses
and Unstoppable counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kivinkoski won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unstoppable decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kivinkoski to his feet.
Unstoppable shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kivinkoski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Unstoppable drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unstoppable jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable looking to pass the guard.
Unstoppable stands and throws Kivinkoski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kivinkoski's face as Unstoppable controls the position.
Unstoppable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kivinkoski keeps working.
Unstoppable is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kivinkoski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivinkoski gets back to half guard.
Unstoppable looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kivinkoski is refusing to be controlled, as Unstoppable sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivinkoski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unstoppable is working away from the top position though.
Kivinkoski is staying active underneath Unstoppable, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kivinkoski won't allow Unstoppable to pass to mount.
Unstoppable is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kivinkoski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kivinkoski wants to sweep but Unstoppable has passed to side control!
That's four 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.
The strikes coming from Unstoppable are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Unstoppable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Unstoppable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Antti Kivinkoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Unstoppable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unstoppable swings around for an armbar but Kivinkoski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Unstoppable's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Unstoppable showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Unstoppable 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Unstoppable!
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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
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