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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mardischoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Zrinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikola Zrinski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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, Vladimir Mardischoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikola Zrinski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mardischoko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zrinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mardischoko scores with punches from side control.
Zrinski is rocked!
Mardischoko controlling from side mount.
Zrinski is still in real trouble! Can Mardischoko finish him?
Mardischoko is putting a hurting on Zrinski here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zrinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Mardischoko scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mardischoko tries to score with some ground and pound. Zrinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mardischoko working the ground and pound.
Mardischoko trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Zrinski regains half guard.
Mardischoko working Zrinski over with strikes.
Mardischoko is keen to just control but Zrinski is a slippery customer.
Mardischoko prevents Zrinski from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardischoko working Zrinski over with strikes.
Mardischoko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mardischoko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mardischoko lands a nice short elbow.
Mardischoko working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mardischoko lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mardischoko connects with a nice short shot to Zrinski's temple.
Mardischoko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko with the ground and pound but Zrinski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zrinski looks gassed!
Mardischoko cracks Zrinski with a solid left hand.
Mardischoko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mardischoko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zrinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mardischoko 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski working a defensive guard here.
Mardischoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mardischoko with a nice head shot there.
Mardischoko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mardischoko throws a big right hand that misses.
Mardischoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zrinski is looking to stand up but Mardischoko isn't so interested in that idea.
Mardischoko lands a couple of digs.
Mardischoko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mardischoko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mardischoko postures up and lands a big shot to Zrinski's brow.
Mardischoko won't allow Zrinski to get back to his feet.
Mardischoko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zrinski has momentary wrist control but Mardischoko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mardischoko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mardischoko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mardischoko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko postures up and lands a big shot to Zrinski's brow.
Zrinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mardischoko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mardischoko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko is in close to Zrinski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mardischoko throws a big right hand that misses.
Mardischoko looking to sit in guard and control but Zrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mardischoko is trying to control the position but Zrinski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mardischoko dominated that 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.
Mardischoko shoots for a double leg takedown but Zrinski sprawls well. He's pushed Mardischoko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mardischoko shoots in and drives through. Zrinski sprawls well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zrinski.
A head kick from Zrinski lands but Mardischoko takes it in his stride.
Zrinski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mardischoko missing with punches from the bottom.
Mardischoko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mardischoko tries to get out of the position.
Mardischoko tries to get to full guard but Zrinski has control of the leg.
Zrinski wants to get back to his feet.
Zrinski is looking for a kimura but Mardischoko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zrinski to get the leverage.
Mardischoko is pressing down on Zrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardischoko looking to control.
Zrinski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zrinski wants to control from the top but Mardischoko keeps moving.
Mardischoko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mardischoko, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zrinski tries to clinch up.
Mardischoko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Mardischoko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardischoko drops his hands momentarily and Zrinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zrinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mardischoko.
Zrinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mardischoko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mardischoko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a series of strikes. Mardischoko will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two 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.
Zrinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zrinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Mardischoko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zrinski did well to prevent Mardischoko getting side control.
Zrinski taking some punishment here, with Mardischoko in his half guard.
Mardischoko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zrinski is looking to control Mardischoko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zrinski avoid being mounted?
Mardischoko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zrinski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mardischoko working Zrinski over with strikes.
Mardischoko drops an elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Ground and pound from Mardischoko.
Mardischoko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zrinski taking some punishment here, with Mardischoko in his half guard.
Mardischoko stops Zrinski from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mardischoko in particular looking to stall.
Zrinski wants to control but Mardischoko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mardischoko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zrinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mardischoko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mardischoko drops an elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko is nestled in close to Zrinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mardischoko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mardischoko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zrinski has hold of Mardischoko's hands but Mardischoko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Mardischoko there.
Mardischoko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mardischoko throwing shots but Zrinski is blocking nicely.
Mardischoko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mardischoko trying to control from half guard but Zrinski is working away.
Zrinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zrinski wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mardischoko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mardischoko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mardischoko lands in his opponent's guard.
Mardischoko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zrinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mardischoko.
Zrinski is trying to control the position but Mardischoko postures up.
Mardischoko is stalling in the full guard.
Mardischoko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mardischoko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mardischoko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mardischoko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardischoko content to stall in guard here.
Mardischoko cracks Zrinski with a solid left hand.
Mardischoko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mardischoko is working Zrinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mardischoko working some strikes from top position.
Mardischoko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko lands a couple of digs.
Zrinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mardischoko.
Vladimir Mardischoko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mardischoko throwing strikes but missing.
Zrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two 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.
Mardischoko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mardischoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mardischoko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mardischoko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mardischoko stands up over Zrinski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mardischoko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zrinski keeping moving, preventing Mardischoko from controlling successfully.
Zrinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mardischoko is controlling him.
Zrinski 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.
Mardischoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mardischoko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mardischoko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mardischoko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zrinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikola Zrinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mardischoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zrinski can do to turn this around?
Mardischoko postures up in Zrinski's guard and throws a big left but Zrinski blocks it.
Zrinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zrinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mardischoko is working Zrinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mardischoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses.
Mardischoko shoots and misses
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mardischoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mardischoko, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Mardischoko!
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