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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Has (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 cm
26
278 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
290 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hassan Has! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Morozov! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Morozov. Morozov misses with a straight right. A head kick misses from Morozov. Morozov keeps the fight on the outside. Morozov fails to land with a series of punches.
Morozov misses with an uppercut
and Has counters with a nice uppercut. Morozov throws a looping overhand right but Has ducks down to avoid it. Has scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Morozov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Has missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Has trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well. Has trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom. Morozov pushes Has off looking to stand but Has dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Has thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Morozov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Has. Morozov is trying to stand up here but Has is controlling him well. Has missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Morozov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Has. Has throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Morozov wants to improve his position but Has is controlling well.
Has is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Has seems to be working for a kimura but Morozov defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Has tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morozov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Has 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. Has throwing shots but Morozov is blocking nicely. Morozov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morozov can do anything to dispel that myth. Has is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Has trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morozov wants to stand up but Has is controlling him. Morozov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Has. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Has would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Morozov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morozov holds on and takes a little breather. Has thows a big elbow that misses. Morozov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavel Morozov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Morozov throws a poor cross that misses
and Has counters with a nice uppercut.
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. Morozov misses with a left hand and Has counters with a nice double leg into guard. Has wants to get up but he can't break Morozov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Has has gone for a leg lock! Morozov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Has's guard. Morozov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Has, up you get! Morozov throws a combination that misses and Has counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Morozov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov misses with a combination
and Has decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morozov's guard. Morozov is wriggling around but Has manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Has dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morozov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Morozov throws a sloppy head kick and Has moves out of range easily. Has misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morozov throws a head kick but Has moves out of range.
Morozov throws a combination that misses and Has counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Has throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morozov. Morozov misses with a body shot
and Has counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Has fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Has gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Morozov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Hassan Has has been cut. Has ducks under a wild hook from Morozov. Morozov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Has counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Morozov pulls guard effortlessly. Has throwing strikes from guard but Morozov blocks nicely. Has postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Has missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Has wanted to stand there but Morozov had control of the position. Morozov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Morozov decides to pull guard. Morozov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Has! Has is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morozov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Morozov tries a head kick but it misses.
Has goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Morozov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Morozov misses with a head kick.
Has looks for a takedown but Morozov sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Has. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morozov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov tries a head kick but it misses.
Has misses with a wild combination.
Has shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Morozov counters with a nice uppercut. Morozov looks to land a body kick but Has moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Has shoots for a takedown but Morozov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Morozov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Has counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morozov! Morozov is looking to get to half guard. Morozov holds on to Has as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Has thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Has punching from mount but Morozov doing a good job of avoiding damage. Morozov wants to try and get back to his feet. Has throws some wild stikes that Morozov manages to avoid easily.
Has working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Morozov slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morozov is trying to get back to full guard. Morozov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Has missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Morozov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Has lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Morozov is holding on to half guard well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Morozov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Morozov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hassan Has's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morozov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Has counters with a left to the body. Has shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Morozov throws a series of punches but Has moves out of range. Has changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morozov tries to avoid it but Has manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morozov to the ground. Morozov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Has doesn't succeed with the takedown and Morozov counters with a nice uppercut. Morozov scores with a jab.
Hassan Has's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Has tries to clinch up. Has misses with a hook. Morozov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Has avoids the head kick by Morozov.
Morozov swings widly with a right hand
and Has counters with a three punch combo that has Morozov backing up. Morozov nods at Has to acknowledge the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Morozov misses the target. Has throws a right hand that Morozov ducks under and follows up with a left that Morozov also avoids with ease. Morozov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Has circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morozov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Morozov throws a head kick that misses. Pavel Morozov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morozov - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morozov throws a head kick but Has moves out of range.
The fighters circle, before Morozov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Has's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Morozov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Pavel Morozov! Pavel Morozov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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
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