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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 London, Nico Starr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr shoots in for a double leg but Zeynalabdinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zeynalabdinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Starr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Starr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zeynalabdinov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zeynalabdinov pushes Starr up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zeynalabdinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zeynalabdinov is controlling him.
Zeynalabdinov wanted to stand there but Starr had control of the position.
Zeynalabdinov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to clinch.
Zeynalabdinov has managed to clinch.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow that misses.
Starr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zeynalabdinov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov gets through Starr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Zeynalabdinov.
Starr is breathing heavily.
Zeynalabdinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Starr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zeynalabdinov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Starr to the mat. Starr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Starr working a defensive guard here.
Zeynalabdinov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Starr is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Starr counters with a head kick.
Starr has a takedown stuffed.
Zeynalabdinov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starr was covering up waiting for the punch and Zeynalabdinov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starr is looking to stand up but Zeynalabdinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Starr 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zeynalabdinov gets to his feet - Starr follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov moves into the clinch.
Starr has Zeynalabdinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zeynalabdinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zeynalabdinov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starr tries to roll over but Zeynalabdinov keeps him under control.
Starr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeynalabdinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Starr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeynalabdinov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Starr is proving hard to escape from.
Starr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Starr, up you get!
Zeynalabdinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Zeynalabdinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Starr has Zeynalabdinov pressed against the cage, preventing Zeynalabdinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starr pulls guard successfully.
Zeynalabdinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov throws a strike but Starr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starr stops Zeynalabdinov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zeynalabdinov clinches but Starr breaks the clinch
and Starr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Starr wants to control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him busy.
Starr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Starr jumps into side control!
Starr working the body and head with strikes.
Starr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starr is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zeynalabdinov's legs.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Starr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zeynalabdinov tries to bench press Starr off him but Starr keeps the position.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeynalabdinov wants to get back to his feet.
Starr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Starr throws an elbow but Zeynalabdinov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Starr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zeynalabdinov backs up against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov moves into the clinch.
Starr can't get the takedown.
Starr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeynalabdinov.
Starr missing with knees to the body.
Zeynalabdinov breaks from the clinch.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a head kick by Starr.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in and bounces Starr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zeynalabdinov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Starr has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Zeynalabdinov manages to get his head free but now Starr has transitioned to an armbar! Zeynalabdinov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Starr! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nico Starr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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