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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Kleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Sultanakhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaliy Kleva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Kleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Sultanakhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sultanakhmedov tries to clinch up but Kleva circles away and keeps his distance.
Sultanakhmedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kleva defends it nicely.
Kleva thuds his right hand into Sultanakhmedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sultanakhmedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kleva pinned against the cage. Kleva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vitaliy Kleva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sultanakhmedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vitaliy Kleva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Sultanakhmedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sultanakhmedov did well to prevent Kleva getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sultanakhmedov is staying active underneath Kleva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vitaliy Kleva.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kleva.
Kleva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sultanakhmedov keeping moving, preventing Kleva from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sultanakhmedov wants to stand up but Kleva is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Vitaliy Kleva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sultanakhmedov throws a combination that misses
and Kleva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kleva is looking to advance position but Sultanakhmedov won't allow it.
Kleva thows a huge punch but Sultanakhmedov dodges it nicely.
Kleva moves into full mount! Sultanakhmedov won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleva controlling the pace for now.
Kleva unloads with some shots from mount but Sultanakhmedov bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kleva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sultanakhmedov tries to hold on but Kleva pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Kleva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sultanakhmedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kleva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sultanakhmedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kleva is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultanakhmedov keeping moving, preventing Kleva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Vitaliy Kleva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sultanakhmedov closes the distance and pushes Kleva back into the cage.
Sultanakhmedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sultanakhmedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sultanakhmedov has a closed guard, preventing Kleva from standing up.
That's two 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.
Sultanakhmedov wants to sweep here but Kleva controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sultanakhmedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kleva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sultanakhmedov.
Kleva throws a combination that misses
and Sultanakhmedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleva is trying to control the position but Sultanakhmedov postures up.
Sultanakhmedov looking to pass the guard.
Sultanakhmedov content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vitaliy Kleva just wasn't active enough.
Kleva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov is not content to let Kleva control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultanakhmedov tries to bench press Kleva off him but Kleva keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magomed Sultanakhmedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kleva dodges the punch combination from Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov misses with a takedown attempt - Kleva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kleva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sultanakhmedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sultanakhmedov is looking for a sweep.
Kleva tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleva is looking to take a break and control but Sultanakhmedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Vitaliy Kleva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sultanakhmedov closes the distance and clinches up with Kleva, looking for a takedown. Sultanakhmedov pushes Kleva against the cage but Kleva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sultanakhmedov is looking to clinch.
Vitaliy Kleva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kleva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sultanakhmedov did well to prevent Kleva getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kleva prevents Sultanakhmedov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kleva feints and as Sultanakhmedov raises his hands in defense, Kleva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sultanakhmedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Magomed Sultanakhmedov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kleva rushes Sultanakhmedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sultanakhmedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kleva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vitaliy Kleva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Sultanakhmedov.
Sultanakhmedov wants a takedown.
Sultanakhmedov scores with a knee to the head.
Sultanakhmedov stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sultanakhmedov jumps guard.
Sultanakhmedov keeping full guard, as Kleva tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Kleva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kleva 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Kleva!
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