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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Grimsrud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zaharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Zaharov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 Amsterdam, Christian Grimsrud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Zaharov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaharov misses with the combination.
Igor Zaharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimsrud gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zaharov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zaharov struggling a bit here.
Zaharov parries the strikes from Grimsrud easily there. Grimsrud is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zaharov to escape.
Grimsrud throwing strikes but Zaharov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Grimsrud gets back to half guard.
Grimsrud works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grimsrud 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.
Zaharov throws and elbow that misses. Grimsrud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaharov's guard. Nice move by Grimsrud!
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimsrud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimsrud lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsrud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaharov's head.
Zaharov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimsrud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimsrud throws and elbow that misses. Zaharov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimsrud's guard. Nice move by Zaharov!
Grimsrud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaharov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaharov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimsrud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimsrud is looking to stand up but Zaharov isn't so interested in that idea.
Grimsrud pulls Zaharov in close to prevent any damage.
Zaharov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharov wants to pass the guard but Grimsrud is keeping the position.
Zaharov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grimsrud controlling Zaharov's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaharov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grimsrud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimsrud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaharov.
Zaharov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimsrud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grimsrud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaharov throwing strikes from guard but Grimsrud blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimsrud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaharov.
Zaharov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaharov is looking to stand up but Grimsrud won't let him.
Grimsrud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaharov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimsrud pulls Zaharov in close to his closed guard and prevents Zaharov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grimsrud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud wants to sweep here but Zaharov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaharov.
Zaharov won't allow Grimsrud to sweep him here.
Zaharov prevents Grimsrud from getting back to his feet.
Grimsrud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zaharov throws a sloppy head kick and Grimsrud moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaharov, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaharov tries to bum rush Grimsrud with a series of wild strikes but Grimsrud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimsrud dodges the punch combination from Zaharov.
Zaharov throws a series of punches but Grimsrud moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaharov tries to clinch but Grimsrud is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Zaharov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Zaharov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grimsrud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaharov.
Grimsrud closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zaharov's guard.
Grimsrud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grimsrud is in close to Zaharov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimsrud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaharov's head.
Grimsrud scoring with some ground and pound.
Grimsrud postures up and lands a big shot to Zaharov's brow.
Grimsrud cracks Zaharov with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimsrud working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimsrud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grimsrud postures up in Zaharov's guard and throws a big left but Zaharov blocks it.
Zaharov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grimsrud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaharov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grimsrud thows a big elbow that misses.
Zaharov wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaharov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimsrud is in close to Zaharov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimsrud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimsrud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaharov has momentary wrist control but Grimsrud slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimsrud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaharov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud scoring with some ground and pound.
Christian Grimsrud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud is working Zaharov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimsrud cracks Zaharov with a solid left hand.
Zaharov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimsrud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zaharov trying to control the position.
Zaharov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grimsrud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimsrud stands up over Zaharov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grimsrud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimsrud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimsrud throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud lands a couple of digs.
Zaharov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimsrud keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaharov's head.
Grimsrud throws and elbow that misses. Zaharov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimsrud's guard. Nice move by Zaharov!
Grimsrud looking for a guillotine here but Zaharov defends easily.
Grimsrud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaharov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud has his feet on Zaharov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grimsrud scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaharov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimsrud working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zaharov tries to improve position but can't.
Zaharov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grimsrud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaharov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grimsrud.
Grimsrud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zaharov to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Grimsrud dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaharov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaharov looks to land a combination but Grimsrud avoids it well.
Grimsrud checks a leg kick.
Zaharov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaharov works over Grimsrud's head and body with a nice combination.
Crunch! Zaharov slams his shin into Grimsrud's torso.
Grimsrud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Christian Grimsrud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaharov tries to clinch but Grimsrud moves away
and Grimsrud counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zaharov won't be happy with that.
Grimsrud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zaharov to see if he's OK.
Grimsrud throws a strike aimed at the side of Zaharov's head but Zaharov avoids it well.
Grimsrud is chipping away with strikes.
Grimsrud working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grimsrud throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Zaharov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsrud misses with a head shot. Zaharov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grimsrud scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimsrud thows a big elbow that misses.
Grimsrud postures up and lands a big shot to Zaharov's brow.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaharov has momentary wrist control but Grimsrud slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimsrud thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimsrud is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaharov has wrist control.
Zaharov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grimsrud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaharov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaharov working a defensive guard here.
Zaharov wants to stand up but Grimsrud is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimsrud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimsrud landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimsrud stands up over Zaharov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zaharov trying to keep a closed guard but Grimsrud is proving a slippery customer.
Grimsrud lands a couple of digs.
Grimsrud is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaharov has wrist control.
Grimsrud throwing strikes but missing.
Grimsrud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaharov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimsrud with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimsrud throws a strike but Zaharov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimsrud scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimsrud blocks a head kick by Zaharov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Grimsrud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimsrud 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Grimsrud!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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