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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Anyukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Anyukov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Anyukov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AtlaSon stuns Anyukov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anyukov throws a right hand that AtlaSon ducks under and follows up with a left that AtlaSon also avoids with ease.
AtlaSon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anyukov. That did some damage!
AtlaSon scores with a head kick.
It looks like Boris Anyukov has been cut.
Anyukov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anyukov tries to close the distance and clinch but AtlaSon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anyukov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has AtlaSon pinned against the cage. AtlaSon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
AtlaSon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anyukov swinging wildly here.
Anyukov fails with a takedown attempt.
AtlaSon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anyukov looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for AtlaSon.
Anyukov moves in looking to clinch but AtlaSon pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anyukov.
An inside leg kick lands from AtlaSon.
A head kick from AtlaSon lands but Anyukov takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AtlaSon scores with a leg kick.
AtlaSon scoring well with a low kick there.
Anyukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before AtlaSon can pounce on him.
AtlaSon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
AtlaSon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anyukov's sensitive parts.
AtlaSon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anyukov.
AtlaSon feints and then cracks Anyukov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anyukov down.
Nice body kick from AtlaSon.
Theo AtlaSon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from AtlaSon - that will leave a mark!
Anyukov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That has opened up Boris Anyukov's cut even more.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that Anyukov semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
AtlaSon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anyukov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
AtlaSon cracks the inside of Anyukov's front leg.
AtlaSon feints and then cracks Anyukov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anyukov down.
Anyukov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
AtlaSon misses with a head kick.
AtlaSon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anyukov shoots in looking for a takedown. AtlaSon tries to sprawl out of it but Anyukov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. AtlaSon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Anyukov.
A slapping leg kick lands for AtlaSon.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anyukov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from AtlaSon - the referee stops the clock and Anyukov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says AtlaSon. Anyukov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
AtlaSon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a nice inside leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
AtlaSon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anyukov's head.
Anyukov is trying desperately to land a takedown but AtlaSon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Anyukov.
Anyukov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
AtlaSon tries a head kick but it misses.
Anyukov fails with the takedown.
Crunch! AtlaSon slams his shin into Anyukov's torso.
The fighters circle momentarily. AtlaSon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anyukov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anyukov taking a breather here.
Anyukov prevents AtlaSon from escaping the position.
Anyukov is looking to take a break and control but AtlaSon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AtlaSon isn't going anywhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
AtlaSon gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Anyukov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anyukov scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from AtlaSon.
Anyukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anyukov tries to clinch up.
AtlaSon throws a sloppy head kick and Anyukov moves out of range easily.
Anyukov shoots for a double leg takedown but AtlaSon sprawls well. He's pushed Anyukov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anyukov checks a leg kick nicely.
Anyukov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from AtlaSon.
Anyukov fails with an attempt to clinch.
AtlaSon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anyukov's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from AtlaSon. No joy for Anyukov on that attempt.
AtlaSon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anyukov blocks a head kick by AtlaSon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anyukov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but AtlaSon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anyukov moves away from the strike by AtlaSon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick but Anyukov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anyukov fails with a takedown attempt.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Anyukov.
Anyukov gets the takedown into side control.
AtlaSon pushes Anyukov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anyukov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anyukov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but AtlaSon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
AtlaSon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anyukov can do to turn this around?
AtlaSon is looking to reverse the position.
AtlaSon prevents Anyukov from moving into mount.
Anyukov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anyukov is looking to take a break and control but AtlaSon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AtlaSon taking a bit of punishment here - Anyukov scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon can't do much from the bottom here.
Anyukov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
AtlaSon regains half guard.
AtlaSon gets full guard.
AtlaSon pulls Anyukov in close to his closed guard and prevents Anyukov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anyukov won't allow AtlaSon to get back to his feet.
Anyukov lands a couple of elbows.
Anyukov throwing strikes from guard but AtlaSon blocks nicely.
Anyukov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of AtlaSon's head.
AtlaSon keeping moving, preventing Anyukov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anyukov throws a strike but AtlaSon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anyukov controls AtlaSon momentarily but AtlaSon frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Anyukov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boris Anyukov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
AtlaSon lands with a slapping head kick.
Anyukov shoots in for a takedown but AtlaSon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anyukov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anyukov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
AtlaSon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anyukov will feel that in the morning.
AtlaSon connects with a solid leg kick.
Anyukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before AtlaSon can pounce on him.
AtlaSon connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AtlaSon thuds his shin into the meat of Anyukov's side.
AtlaSon throws a nice head kick!
Anyukov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by AtlaSon.
A decent looking body kick lands there for AtlaSon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AtlaSon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anyukov will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
AtlaSon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
AtlaSon throws a nice head kick!
Anyukov tries to clinch there but AtlaSon circles away.
AtlaSon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
AtlaSon throws a solid leg kick but Anyukov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at AtlaSon.
AtlaSon leaves Anyukov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Theo AtlaSon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Anyukov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anyukov.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that half lands.
Theo AtlaSon is winning the standup battle so far.
AtlaSon moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anyukov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anyukov feints and as AtlaSon raises his hands in defense, Anyukov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anyukov postures up in AtlaSon's guard and throws a big left but AtlaSon blocks it.
AtlaSon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, AtlaSon seems content to control.
AtlaSon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AtlaSon blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anyukov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but AtlaSon avoids it really well and circles away.
Anyukov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
AtlaSon throws a head kick but Anyukov moves out of range.
AtlaSon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Anyukov blocks the leg kick.
Anyukov tries to score a power double leg takedown but AtlaSon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anyukov somewhat.
AtlaSon tries a head kick but it misses.
Boris Anyukov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anyukov tries for a takedown but AtlaSon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
AtlaSon lands with a thumping leg kick.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown by Anyukov or perhaps it was just good defense by AtlaSon which made him look bad.
AtlaSon connects with a high kick.
AtlaSon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
AtlaSon lands with a kick to the temple. Anyukov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anyukov shoots in for a takedown but AtlaSon shows good takedown defense.
AtlaSon throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AtlaSon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anyukov swinging wildly here.
AtlaSon lands a head kick. Anyukov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo AtlaSon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think AtlaSon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Theo AtlaSon!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Theo AtlaSon!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Theo AtlaSon!
Theo AtlaSon wins by unanimous decision!
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