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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by in the end. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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180 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Kane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Pavlov! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kane shoots in but Pavlov avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pavlov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Kane pushes Pavlov off looking to stand but Pavlov dives back in and keeps control.
Pavlov controlling the action here. Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Kane is looking to get back to is feet but Pavlov passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kane seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning. Kane tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kane's body.
Kane wants to get back to his feet. Kane is breathing heavily. What can Kane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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. Kane is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Pavlov has good solid back control here. Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Kane wants to get back to his feet. Good control from Pavlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Viktor Pavlov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pavlov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Viktor Pavlov. Pavlov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kane is trying to escape and get back to his feet. You can see the frustration on Kane's face as Pavlov controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Pavlov dominated that round. That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Kane won't let Pavlov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Kane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Pavlov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kane looking to ground and pound but Pavlov is blocking nicely. Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pavlov on the ground. Kane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kane misses with some ground and pound and Pavlov recovers position to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kane tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pavlov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. Kane seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kane thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pavlov to regain full guard. Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kane wants to stand and escape but instead Pavlov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown and Pavlov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pavlov. Kane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pavlov is controlling him. Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pavlov won't allow Kane to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Pavlov prevents Kane from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Viktor Pavlov. Kane fails with the takedown and Pavlov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard. Pavlov won't allow Kane to get back to his feet. Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Pavlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Kane wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kane is trying to stand back up but Pavlov is controlling him
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Viktor Pavlov. Kane shoots and misses and Pavlov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kane won't be happy with that. A lull in the action here. Kane tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Kane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Kane trying to get back to his feet but Pavlov is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pavlov controls the action. Kane is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Viktor Pavlov has got the better of the ground game so far. A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon. Kane is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kane doesn't escape. Kane wants to get back to his feet.
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. Pavlov controls the position. Kane controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mark Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Viktor Pavlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Pavlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pavlov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Pavlov!
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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
38% |
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