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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrag Zlobnyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vrag Zlobnyu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zlobnyu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karamazov circles away.
Karamazov slaps away a takedown attempt from Zlobnyu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zlobnyu dives in and grabs Karamazov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karamazov pushes down on Zlobnyu's head and hops out.
Ivan Karamazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrag Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a lovely overhand right.
Zlobnyu shoots in for a double leg but Karamazov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zlobnyu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karamazov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zlobnyu.
Vrag Zlobnyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamazov gets caught flat footed, as Zlobnyu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zlobnyu stops Karamazov from standing up.
Karamazov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zlobnyu on the ground.
Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zlobnyu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zlobnyu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zlobnyu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karamazov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karamazov has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zlobnyu trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zlobnyu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zlobnyu is trying to control the position but Karamazov postures up.
Karamazov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zlobnyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamazov is one step ahead there.
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.
Zlobnyu has Karamazov pulled in close to control his posture.
Zlobnyu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zlobnyu 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.
Zlobnyu pulls Karamazov in close to his closed guard and prevents Karamazov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karamazov wanted to stand there but Zlobnyu had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov won't allow Zlobnyu to sweep him here.
Zlobnyu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karamazov's guard.
Zlobnyu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karamazov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zlobnyu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karamazov dives on top into guard.
Zlobnyu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zlobnyu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zlobnyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamazov is one step ahead there.
Zlobnyu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zlobnyu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Karamazov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zlobnyu gets a takedown into half guard.
Zlobnyu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zlobnyu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karamazov is just riding it out for now. Zlobnyu eventually gives up the hold.
Karamazov is defending against the submission attempts here by Zlobnyu.
Zlobnyu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobnyu wants to pass to mount but Karamazov is defending the position.
Zlobnyu moves nicely into side control.
Karamazov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karamazov tries to get out of the position.
Zlobnyu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karamazov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zlobnyu but great work by Karamazov.
Zlobnyu looking for a sweep but Karamazov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Karamazov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlobnyu misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Karamazov.
Zlobnyu shoots in for a double leg but Karamazov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karamazov is looking to slow Zlobnyu down with leg kicks.
Karamazov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Karamazov lands with a nice combination. Zlobnyu backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karamazov lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karamazov.
Karamazov throws a right hand that Zlobnyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zlobnyu also avoids with ease.
Karamazov lands with a cross.
Karamazov's corner calls for a 1-2. Karamazov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karamazov lands with a nice combination. Zlobnyu backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Zlobnyu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karamazov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karamazov scores with a one two! Zlobnyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karamazov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zlobnyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Karamazov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivan Karamazov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov cracks Zlobnyu with an open hand slap.
Karamazov scores with a one two! Zlobnyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karamazov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zlobnyu backs up against the cage.
Karamazov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karamazov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zlobnyu backs up against the cage.
Karamazov cracks Zlobnyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karamazov misses with the combination.
Zlobnyu swings for the body but Karamazov moves out of range.
Karamazov slips a straight right by Zlobnyu.
Karamazov stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Karamazov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Karamazov both land. Nice combination.
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zlobnyu closes the distance and clinches up with Karamazov, looking for a takedown. Zlobnyu pushes Karamazov against the cage but Karamazov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Karamazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrag Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a high kick!
Zlobnyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zlobnyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karamazov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karamazov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zlobnyu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karamazov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zlobnyu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karamazov counters with a left and a right that stings Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Karamazov.
Ivan Karamazov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zlobnyu shoots and misses
and Karamazov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karamazov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zlobnyu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zlobnyu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Karamazov counter with a right hand.
Karamazov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zlobnyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karamazov misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Karamazov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zlobnyu slips a jab and a cross from Karamazov.
Karamazov scores with a one two! Zlobnyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zlobnyu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karamazov counters with a left and a right that stings Zlobnyu.
Karamazov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Karamazov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zlobnyu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karamazov's guard.
Zlobnyu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karamazov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zlobnyu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karamazov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karamazov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karamazov!
Zlobnyu is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobnyu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zlobnyu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karamazov is working away from the top position though.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karamazov swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karamazov. Zlobnyu shrugs it off though.
Zlobnyu shoots and misses
and Karamazov counters with a left and a right that stings Zlobnyu.
Karamazov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zlobnyu can do to turn this around?
Karamazov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karamazov throws a head kick that half lands.
Karamazov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zlobnyu throws a sloppy body shot
and Karamazov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zlobnyu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zlobnyu with a poor takedown
and Karamazov counters with a two punch combo.
Ivan Karamazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrag Zlobnyu.
A left and a right from Karamazov both land. Nice combination.
Karamazov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zlobnyu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karamazov counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov lands with a slapping head kick.
Karamazov throws a nice looking combination but Zlobnyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zlobnyu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zlobnyu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Karamazov has recovered full guard.
Zlobnyu drops back looking for a leg! Karamazov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karamazov manages to kick Zlobnyu off! Zlobnyu jumps back into Karamazov's guard.
Zlobnyu tries to free his leg and advance position but Karamazov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlobnyu has gone for a leg lock! Karamazov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zlobnyu's guard.
Zlobnyu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karamazov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zlobnyu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karamazov has managed to get both his arms back between Zlobnyu's legs - danger averted.
Zlobnyu controls Karamazov momentarily but Karamazov frees himself.
Vrag Zlobnyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Karamazov 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Karamazov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karamazov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Karamazov!
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