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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nickolai Zhukov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garosh Hellscream!
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, Nickolai Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zhukov duly obliges.
Hellscream throws a combination that misses
and Zhukov counters with a straight right hand.
Hellscream misses with an uppercut.
Hellscream throws a combination that misses
and Zhukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellscream throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zhukov counter with a right hand.
Hellscream misses with a double jab
enabling Zhukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhukov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhukov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hellscream regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhukov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zhukov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hellscream with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hellscream is not content to let Zhukov control the position.
Zhukov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hellscream is not content to let Zhukov control the position.
Zhukov is nestled in close to Hellscream, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhukov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellscream pushes Zhukov off looking to stand but Zhukov dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Zhukov seems content to control.
Hellscream is trying to stand up here but Zhukov is controlling him well.
Zhukov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zhukov decides to return to a standing position.
Zhukov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hellscream momentarily.
Zhukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Zhukov.
A left lands for Zhukov.
Hellscream throws a combination that misses
and Zhukov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hellscream is breathing heavily.
Hellscream misses with a double jab.
Hellscream takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhukov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhukov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhukov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhukov closes the distance and clinches.
Zhukov manages to break the clinch.
Zhukov scores with a body shot.
Zhukov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhukov scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhukov.
Zhukov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhukov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zhukov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hellscream keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov wants to free his trapped foot but Hellscream is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zhukov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hellscream is trying to stand up here but Zhukov is controlling him well.
Zhukov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hellscream is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhukov trying to mount his opponent but Hellscream defends it.
Hellscream is trying to stand up here but Zhukov is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hellscream misses with a double jab
and Zhukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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.
Hellscream throws a right and a left that Zhukov avoids nicely.
Hellscream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhukov counters with a nice body shot.
Hellscream throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zhukov counter with a right hand.
Garosh Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellscream throws a combination that misses
and Zhukov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hellscream's guard now.
Hellscream is looking to stand up but Zhukov isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhukov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hellscream can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhukov controls the pace.
Hellscream wants to stand up but Zhukov is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhukov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hellscream is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zhukov, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Zhukov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hellscream swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhukov with a hook.
Garosh Hellscream is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellscream takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellscream falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Zhukov.
Hellscream fails to land with a series of punches.
Hellscream misses with a double jab
and Zhukov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellscream takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhukov lunges at Hellscream with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hellscream's hand.
Hellscream looks to land a left hand but Zhukov moved out of range nicely.
Hellscream takes one to the chin there.
Garosh Hellscream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Zhukov.
Zhukov lands with an overhand left.
Zhukov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hellscream is trying to defend but Zhukov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hellscream is not content to let Zhukov control the position.
Zhukov is taking a breather. Hellscream says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zhukov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhukov seems to be working for a kimura but Hellscream defends the submission attempt.
Zhukov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hellscream's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream is looking to escape.
Zhukov is stalling here. Hellscream is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zhukov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hellscream has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hellscream misses with a combination
letting Zhukov counter with a right hand.
Zhukov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Hellscream.
Zhukov cracks a nice hook into Hellscream's ribs.
Zhukov closes the distance and clinches.
Hellscream tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov breaks the clinch.
Zhukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hellscream throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhukov counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhukov throws a good cross that connects.
Zhukov throws the left hand but Hellscream avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Hellscream lands.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
Hellscream looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hellscream misses with a combination
and Zhukov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellscream misses with a combination
and Hellscream takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Zhukov catches Hellscream right on the button with a cross.
Hellscream throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhukov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hellscream throws a combination that misses
letting Zhukov counter with a right hand.
Hellscream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhukov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four 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.
Hellscream misses with a double jab
and Zhukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hellscream gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zhukov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zhukov stays in close to Hellscream's body and controls the position.
Zhukov looking to pass the guard.
Hellscream wants to get back to his feet but Zhukov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Zhukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hellscream falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhukov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhukov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellscream throws out the jab.
Hellscream misses with a combination
and Zhukov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhukov is keen to just control but Hellscream is a slippery customer.
Hellscream keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickolai Zhukov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hellscream tries to kick Zhukov off but Zhukov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zhukov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hellscream's head.
Zhukov is pressing down on Hellscream's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hellscream is holding on for now.
Zhukov wants to take a breather but Hellscream is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellscream is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hellscream does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hellscream misses with a combination
and Zhukov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellscream throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhukov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hellscream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhukov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hellscream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhukov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhukov lunges at Hellscream with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hellscream's hand.
Hellscream misses with a combination
and Zhukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hellscream looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhukov clinches up against the cage.
Hellscream has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhukov uses from the top position.
Hellscream wants to stand and escape but Zhukov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhukov wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving.
Zhukov looking to sit in guard and control but Hellscream gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hellscream tries to stand but Zhukov is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hellscream is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zhukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellscream.
Hellscream throws a combination that misses
and Zhukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hellscream misses with a few strikes there.
Zhukov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Zhukov.
A punch lands to the side of Hellscream 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickolai Zhukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hellscream throws a series of punches but Zhukov moves out of range.
Hellscream scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hellscream misses with the combination.
A combination from Hellscream does no damage.
Hellscream throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hellscream throws a lazy right hand but Zhukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hellscream throws a push kick but Zhukov slaps the foot to one side.
Hellscream lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhukov circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Hellscream.
Hellscream throws a right hand that Zhukov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhukov also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hellscream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garosh Hellscream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellscream misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickolai Zhukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhukov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolai Zhukov!
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