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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cj Ivanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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290 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maverick Smokeleaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smokeleaf is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivanov.
Smokeleaf is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ivanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Smokeleaf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ivanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smokeleaf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Smokeleaf defends the submission attempt.
Smokeleaf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanov on the ground.
It looks like Ivanov is going to stand back up.
Smokeleaf trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov passes to full mount!
Ivanov is working for a guillotine from mount but Smokeleaf frees his head quite easily.
Ivanov has control of Smokeleaf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smokeleaf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Cj Ivanov has been cut.
Come on Smokeleaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Smokeleaf.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Smokeleaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maverick Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cj Ivanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smokeleaf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ivanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanov won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smokeleaf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smokeleaf lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Smokeleaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Smokeleaf stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maverick Smokeleaf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf stalling.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Smokeleaf is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smokeleaf to the mat. Smokeleaf regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smokeleaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Smokeleaf is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smokeleaf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smokeleaf tries to get out of the position.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ivanov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Smokeleaf ducks under and follows up with a left that Smokeleaf also avoids with ease.
Ivanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smokeleaf counters with a solid body kick.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smokeleaf thuds his shin into the meat of Ivanov's side.
Crunch! Smokeleaf slams his shin into Ivanov's torso.
Ivanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that Ivanov semi-blocks.
Smokeleaf takes the fight into the clinch.
Smokeleaf avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smokeleaf smiles and moves away.
Ivanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smokeleaf lands a head kick. Ivanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov throws a shot from downtown. Smokeleaf moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Ivanov misses.
Smokeleaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ivanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that half lands.
Smokeleaf lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cj Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Smokeleaf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cj Ivanov's cut.
That's time! Smokeleaf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smokeleaf scores with a leg kick.
Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!
Smokeleaf connects with a high kick.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Smokeleaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanov with a poor takedown
and Smokeleaf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No joy there for Ivanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smokeleaf lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Smokeleaf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cj Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Smokeleaf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smokeleaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smokeleaf lands a head kick!
Ivanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Maverick Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cj Ivanov.
Smokeleaf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the ropes.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ivanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smokeleaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smokeleaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smokeleaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the body.
Smokeleaf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.
Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanov won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf effectively controlling the action here.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Smokeleaf leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Smokeleaf gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Smokeleaf crunches a lovely knee into Ivanov's ribcage.
Smokeleaf with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Smokeleaf to work.
Ivanov has Smokeleaf pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Smokeleaf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smokeleaf lands an elbow inside.
Smokeleaf scores with a knee to the head.
Smokeleaf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ivanov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Smokeleaf.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smokeleaf prevents it.
Smokeleaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Ivanov won't want to take too many of those.
Smokeleaf effectively controlling the action here.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Smokeleaf manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Smokeleaf.
Ivanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smokeleaf misses with a knee strike.
Ivanov looking for a takedown.
Smokeleaf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smokeleaf tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Smokeleaf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smokeleaf is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smokeleaf stalling against the ropes.
Cj Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Smokeleaf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smokeleaf 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Maverick Smokeleaf!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Maverick Smokeleaf!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Maverick Smokeleaf!
Maverick Smokeleaf wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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