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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov has chosen Red october as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pavlyuchenko
vs
Leonov

195 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

194 cm
28
248 lbs
13 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pavlyuchenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavlyuchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonov is one step ahead there.
Leonov throws a big right hand that misses.
Leonov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pavlyuchenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pavlyuchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pavlyuchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pavlyuchenko is looking for a triangle but Leonov pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlyuchenko keeping full guard, as Leonov tries to pass.
Leonov is working Pavlyuchenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pavlyuchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonov is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov trying to control but Pavlyuchenko is working from the bottom.

Leonov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pavlyuchenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leonov, into his guard.

Pavlyuchenko drops back looking for a leg! Leonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leonov manages to kick Pavlyuchenko off! Pavlyuchenko jumps back into Leonov's guard.
Pavlyuchenko wants to pass the guard but Leonov is keeping the position.
Leonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov, not yet.
Leonov is trying to keep Pavlyuchenko in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonov is on top in guard.
Leonov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Pavlyuchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leonov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leonov wants to control from the top but Pavlyuchenko keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pavlyuchenko has his foot on Leonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlyuchenko is breathing heavily.
Leonov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leonov landing a few strikes.
Leonov lands a few punches from side control.
Leonov cracks Pavlyuchenko with a big elbow.
Pavlyuchenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Leonov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavlyuchenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leonov is taking a breather. Pavlyuchenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Pavlyuchenko looking for submissions off his back.
Leonov wants to control but Pavlyuchenko is keeping him busy.

Leonov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leonov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov drops an elbow to the side of Pavlyuchenko's head.
Leonov is controlling the pace.
Leonov is trying to control. Pavlyuchenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlyuchenko taking some punishment here, with Leonov in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Leonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlyuchenko is just riding it out for now. Leonov eventually gives up the hold.
Leonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlyuchenko keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Leonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leonov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pavlyuchenko to the ground. Leonov is now in Pavlyuchenko's guard.
Leonov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Pavlyuchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leonov defends it easily.

Leonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlyuchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonov has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlyuchenko's legs - danger averted.
Leonov landing some decent shots from guard.
Leonov wants to control from the top but Pavlyuchenko keeps moving.
Leonov pushing down on Pavlyuchenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leonov wants to control but Pavlyuchenko is keeping him busy.
Pavlyuchenko trying to control but Leonov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Leonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlyuchenko is just riding it out for now. Leonov eventually gives up the hold.

Pavlyuchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Leonov.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonov works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leonov breaks from Pavlyuchenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pavlyuchenko taking shots to the head.
Pavlyuchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Leonov has a good base and remains in mount.
Leonov working the ground and pound effectively.
Leonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlyuchenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Leonov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to escape the mount.

Leonov looking for a guillotine from mount but Pavlyuchenko is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov landing punches.
Leonov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Leonov scoring with strikes but Pavlyuchenko is staying in there.

Pavlyuchenko is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leonov! Pavlyuchenko is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vadim Leonov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

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