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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Buterat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Den Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Buterat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Buterat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Den Burlaka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buterat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burlaka throws a head kick that misses.
Burlaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burlaka lands with a good body shot.
Buterat shoots for a takedown but Burlaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buterat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burlaka won't be happy with that.
Burlaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buterat tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Burlaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burlaka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burlaka gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buterat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burlaka wants to get back to full guard.
Burlaka is pressing down on Buterat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buterat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Buterat shoots in but no luck this time.
Buterat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burlaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Burlaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buterat is trying to break the clinch but Burlaka is controlling him.
Buterat stalling in the clinch but Burlaka improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka jumps guard and drags Buterat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burlaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buterat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burlaka looks gassed!
Burlaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buterat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buterat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burlaka on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buterat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burlaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burlaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buterat defends well.
Buterat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Buterat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burlaka is not content to let Buterat control the position.
Buterat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burlaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buterat throwing strikes from guard but Burlaka blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burlaka is trying to control the position but Buterat postures up.
Burlaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buterat is pushing down on Burlaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burlaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Buterat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burlaka moves into full guard.
Buterat gets to his feet. Burlaka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Den Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buterat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buterat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burlaka.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buterat.
Buterat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burlaka is not content to let Buterat control the position.
Buterat is thwarting Burlaka's attempts to control the position.
Buterat trying to pass the guard but Burlaka defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buterat controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Buterat dominated that round.
That's time! Buterat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Burlaka.
Burlaka leaves Buterat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buterat slips a straight right by Burlaka.
Buterat wants to clinch.
Buterat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Buterat doesn't manage to clinch there - Burlaka circles away.
Buterat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vlad Buterat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka moves into the clinch.
Burlaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burlaka thumps Buterat with a low kick.
Jab by Burlaka.
Buterat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
No luck for Buterat with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Buterat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Buterat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buterat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burlaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buterat misses with a combination
and Buterat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burlaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Burlaka manages to break the clinch.
Buterat misses with a head kick.
Burlaka thuds his right hand into Buterat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buterat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buterat gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burlaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buterat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buterat taking a breather here.
Buterat wants to control but Burlaka is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buterat is trying to get an arm triangle but Burlaka is defending well.
Burlaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buterat's best efforts.
Burlaka moves into full guard.
Burlaka looking to control.
Buterat is pushing down on Burlaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burlaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Buterat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burlaka is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burlaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burlaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Burlaka, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buterat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buterat wants to control from the top but Burlaka keeps moving.
Buterat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buterat wanted to stand there but Burlaka had control of the position.
Burlaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Buterat forces his way into half guard.
Burlaka wants to improve his position but Buterat is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buterat is trying to control the action in half guard but Burlaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burlaka is looking for a sweep. Buterat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buterat tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burlaka controls his leg.
Burlaka trying to control here.
Buterat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burlaka defending well though.
Burlaka moves into full guard.
Buterat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burlaka wants to sweep here but Buterat controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Burlaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buterat feints and as Burlaka raises his hands in defense, Buterat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buterat being controlled here momentarily.
Burlaka working for a triangle but Buterat defends it easily.
Burlaka wants to sweep here but Buterat controlling him for the moment.
Buterat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burlaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Burlaka working for a triangle but Buterat defends it easily.
Burlaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burlaka trying to control the position.
Burlaka keeping moving, preventing Buterat from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buterat won't allow Burlaka to sweep him here.
Buterat looking to pass the guard.
Buterat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burlaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We're going to have a standup here because Vlad Buterat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burlaka throws a combination. Buterat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burlaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burlaka looks to throw the jab but Buterat is out of range.
Buterat is looking to clinch.
Burlaka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Buterat throws a sloppy head kick and Burlaka moves out of range easily.
Burlaka lands a nice hook to Buterat's body. Buterat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buterat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burlaka manages to avoid it.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Buterat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burlaka but Burlaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buterat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burlaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burlaka.
Burlaka working hard to break the clinch.
Burlaka jumps guard.
Buterat won't allow Burlaka to sweep him here.
Buterat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burlaka looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buterat wants to control from the top but Burlaka keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Vlad Buterat wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burlaka moves into the clinch.
Burlaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buterat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Buterat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buterat misses with a takedown attempt - Burlaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burlaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Burlaka closes the distance and pushes Buterat back into the cage.
Burlaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buterat is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buterat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buterat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burlaka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buterat's half guard.
Buterat wants to control but Burlaka is keeping busy.
Burlaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burlaka is looking to take a break and control but Buterat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlad Buterat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burlaka trying to mount his opponent but Buterat defends it.
Buterat is positioning himself well to prevent Burlaka advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Den Burlaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burlaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Den Burlaka!
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