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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kozak Vasilij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duh NiK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kozak Vasilij!
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, Duh NiK!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NiK circles away from the clinch attempt.
NiK shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasilij sprawls well. He's pushed NiK's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Vasilij or perhaps it was just good defense by NiK which made him look bad.
NiK tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasilij sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NiK somewhat.
NiK gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasilij counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kozak Vasilij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duh NiK.
Vasilij working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vasilij wants to pass to mount but NiK is defending the position.
Vasilij lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilij is thwarting NiK's attempts to control the position.
NiK keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vasilij tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
NiK throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vasilij is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so NiK is just riding it out for now. Vasilij eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilij is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vasilij lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasilij tries to stand but can't do so whilst NiK controls his leg.
NiK is not content to let Vasilij control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasilij decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vasilij is breathing heavily.
Vasilij shoots in looking for a takedown. NiK tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilij keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NiK manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NiK moves into range and clinches up with Vasilij.
NiK gets underhooks to prevent Vasilij's takedown attempt.
NiK is trying to break free.
NiK works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
NiK lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
NiK looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
NiK is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vasilij keeps control of NiK as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NiK lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vasilij has NiK pressed against the cage, preventing NiK from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NiK wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasilij wants a takedown.
Vasilij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NiK's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasilij fails to pull guard.
NiK scores with a shoulder strike.
NiK wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasilij has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilij wants to break free but NiK has control.
NiK has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NiK is trying to break the clinch but Vasilij is controlling him.
NiK slows down the pace here.
NiK presses Vasilij against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
NiK is trying to break the clinch but Vasilij has him pressed against the cage.
NiK wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasilij has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. NiK avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
NiK is trying to break the clinch but Vasilij has him pressed against the cage.
NiK leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from NiK.
NiK wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NiK presses Vasilij against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
NiK can't break the clinch.
NiK wants to break the clinch but can't.
NiK is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
NiK is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
NiK scores with a hook to the body.
Vasilij keeps control of NiK as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
NiK wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NiK stalls.
NiK working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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.
NiK has had enough of the clinch but Vasilij keeps him there for the moment.
NiK content to slow the pace in the clinch.
NiK working hard to break the clinch.
Vasilij is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NiK gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NiK dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
NiK working hard to break the clinch.
NiK stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Duh NiK.
Vasilij stuffs the takedown attempt from NiK. NiK gets slowly back to his feet.
NiK blocks a head kick by Vasilij.
Vasilij defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NiK.
Vasilij shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says NiK as he avoids it easily.
NiK defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasilij.
NiK fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasilij moves in looking to clinch but NiK pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kozak Vasilij dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
NiK comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
NiK has Vasilij up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasilij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vasilij is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
NiK is trying to force a seperation but Vasilij has the dominant position.
Vasilij is working for takedown but NiK is calmly controlling the position for now.
NiK wants to break free but Vasilij has control.
NiK's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vasilij tries for a takedown but NiK manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kozak Vasilij. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NiK is working Vasilij over against the cage.
Vasilij is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NiK pulls him back up using the underhooks.
NiK scores with a hook to the body.
NiK can't break the clinch.
NiK displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vasilij up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on NiK's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
NiK is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasilij has double underhooks.
Vasilij prevents NiK from breaking the clinch.
A short right from NiK on the inside.
Vasilij tries to score a body lock takedown but NiK shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from NiK.
NiK is trying to force a seperation but Vasilij has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NiK wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasilij has him pressed against the cage.
NiK tries to circle away but Vasilij has him pinned against the cage.
NiK slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for NiK.
Vasilij tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NiK smiles and moves away.
NiK looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasilij is fending him off so far but NiK persists. Nope, Vasilij circles away and we're back to standing.
NiK doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vasilij counters with a left and a right that stings NiK.
Vasilij fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NiK, pushing him back against the cage.
NiK gets underhooks to prevent Vasilij's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from NiK.
NiK is trying to force a seperation but Vasilij has the dominant position.
NiK slows down the pace here.
NiK softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
NiK lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasilij tries to circle away but NiK has him pinned against the cage.
NiK wants to break the clinch but can't.
NiK stalling against the cage.
Vasilij tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from NiK.
NiK prevents the takedown attempt.
NiK scores with a hook to the body.
Vasilij drops down looking for an ankle pick but NiK pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kozak Vasilij is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NiK scores with a three punch combo!
NiK darts in and clinches Vasilij up against the cage.
NiK lands a body shot in the clinch.
NiK gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasilij.
Vasilij has NiK pressed against the cage, preventing NiK from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
NiK is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasilij has double underhooks.
NiK has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasilij's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
NiK is trying to force a seperation but Vasilij has the dominant position.
NiK is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on NiK's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vasilij tries for a takedown but NiK manages to get underhooks.
NiK lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilij backwards.
NiK is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilij tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NiK smiles and moves away.
NiK shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasilij as he avoids it easily.
NiK misses with a low kick.
NiK shoots in for a takedown but Vasilij shows good takedown defense.
NiK checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
NiK throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasilij's waist but Vasilij gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing NiK off to one side.
Vasilij fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasilij shoots in for a double leg but NiK sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
NiK tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasilij swivels and escapes.
Vasilij shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with NiK but NiK pushes him off and we're back to square one.
NiK clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for NiK.
NiK wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NiK prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vasilij drops down looking for an ankle pick but NiK pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from NiK finds it's target.
NiK tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasilij sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NiK somewhat.
NiK keeps the fight on the outside.
NiK with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vasilij decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NiK's guard.
Vasilij trying to control but NiK is working from the bottom.
NiK is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasilij is controlling him.
NiK looking for a sweep. Not yet NiK, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duh NiK will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Vasilij is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasilij changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. NiK looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
NiK tries to bench press Vasilij off him but Vasilij keeps the position.
NiK is not content to let Vasilij control the position.
NiK managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vasilij.
The strikes coming from Vasilij are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
NiK tries to buck Vasilij off but Vasilij is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NiK controls the position for a moment.
NiK really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasilij. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
NiK moves into range and clinches up with Vasilij.
NiK stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasilij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NiK's efforts to push away.
Vasilij drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NiK gets the underhooks and prevents it.
NiK wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
NiK tries to circle away but Vasilij has him pinned against the cage.
NiK pushes Vasilij back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
NiK is trying to break free.
NiK stops a takedown attempt from Vasilij.
NiK wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on NiK - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vasilij breaks from the clinch.
Vasilij defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NiK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilij is defended easily by NiK.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kozak Vasilij. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilij is trying hard to land a takedown here. NiK sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NiK tries a head kick but it misses.
NiK shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasilij as he jumps to the side.
Vasilij fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but NiK avoids it really well and circles away.
NiK shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasilij as he jumps to the side.
NiK clinches.
Vasilij has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NiK is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from NiK.
NiK lands with a short head shot on the inside.
NiK lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasilij wants a takedown.
Vasilij has NiK pressed against the cage, preventing NiK from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vasilij letting NiK take a breather here.
NiK is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasilij has double underhooks.
Vasilij is working for takedown but NiK is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasilij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite NiK's efforts to push away.
NiK looking to slow down the pace here.
Vasilij looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilij prevents NiK from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vasilij is working for takedown but NiK is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasilij can't get the takedown.
Vasilij wants a takedown.
NiK lands a body shot.
NiK scores with a nice hook to the head.
NiK is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasilij has double underhooks.
NiK is pushing Vasilij up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasilij scores with a knee to the head.
NiK cracks Vasilij with a nice body shot.
NiK lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasilij wants a takedown but no success here.
NiK is pushing Vasilij up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasilij can't get the takedown.
Come on NiK - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vasilij lands a nice elbow.
Vasilij has NiK pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. NiK manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vasilij keeps control of NiK as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NiK can't break the clinch.
NiK tries to break the clinch but Vasilij is controlling the position.
NiK stalling in the clinch but Vasilij improves position.
Vasilij tries for a takedown but NiK manages to get underhooks.
NiK wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasilij won't allow it.
NiK working hard to break the clinch.
Vasilij tries for a takedown but NiK manages to get underhooks.
Vasilij goes for a takedown attempt but NiK pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
NiK shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasilij as he avoids it easily.
Vasilij stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasilij wants it to stay on the feet.
Duh NiK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilij stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasilij wants it to stay on the feet.
NiK wants to clinch.
NiK tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilij misses with a takedown attempt - NiK sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
NiK is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vasilij's half guard.
NiK is keen to just control but Vasilij is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duh NiK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think NiK 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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RATING
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