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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingo Pavlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingo Pavlik has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ingo Pavlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johan Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pavlik wants to clinch.
Strauss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pavlik tries to avoid it but Strauss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pavlik to the ground. Pavlik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strauss has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlik tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
Ingo Pavlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlik throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Pavlik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavlik catches Strauss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Johan Strauss has been cut.
Pavlik wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Strauss is looking to clinch but Pavlik is avoiding it.
Pavlik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strauss shoots in for a double leg but Pavlik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ingo Pavlik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Strauss.
Strauss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlik sprawls well. Pavlik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strauss gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlik forces Strauss back against the cage and clinches.
Pavlik tries to break free but Strauss pushes him back against the cage.
Pavlik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strauss's efforts to push away.
Pavlik wants to get back to striking at distance but Strauss won't allow it.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Pavlik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingo Pavlik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavlik leaves Strauss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pavlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss dives in and grabs Pavlik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavlik pushes down on Strauss's head and hops out.
Pavlik tries to sprawl but Strauss drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Strauss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strauss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strauss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlik's head.
Strauss stops Pavlik from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss is working for a submission of some sort.
Strauss trying to mount his opponent but Pavlik defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss seems to be working for a kimura but Pavlik defends the submission attempt.
Pavlik is defending against the submission attempts here by Strauss.
Strauss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlik's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strauss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strauss is trying to control. Pavlik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strauss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlik's head.
Strauss wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavlik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strauss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strauss trying to mount his opponent but Pavlik defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlik is trying to escape back to his feet but Strauss uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The strikes coming from Strauss are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Pavlik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pavlik throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Strauss with that takedown attempt.
Ingo Pavlik is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Pavlik moves out of range.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavlik.
Pavlik fails to land with a series of punches.
Strauss slips under a jab.
Pavlik throws a series of punches but Strauss moves out of range.
Pavlik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pavlik tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlik ducks right into an uppercut from Strauss.
Pavlik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
Strauss stalling against the cage.
Pavlik tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pavlik is defending well.
Pavlik manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pavlik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pavlik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pavlik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strauss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strauss somewhat.
Ingo Pavlik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Strauss.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ingo Pavlik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavlik.
Strauss shoots in but Pavlik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlik lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss has managed to clinch.
Pavlik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavlik catches Strauss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavlik.
Pavlik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pavlik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavlik connects with a body shot.
Strauss is breathing heavily.
Pavlik clinches up against the cage.
Pavlik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss rushes Pavlik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strauss prevents Pavlik from breaking the clinch.
Pavlik gets underhooks to prevent Strauss's takedown attempt.
Pavlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pavlik.
Pavlik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlik throws a wild body kick that Strauss sees coming a mile off.
Pavlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pavlik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlik wants it to stay on the feet.
Strauss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavlik pinned against the cage. Pavlik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pavlik is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Strauss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Pavlik wants to clinch.
Pavlik digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strauss misses the body punch
and Pavlik counters with a stiff right hand.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pavlik.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pavlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavlik swats away the attempt to clinch by Strauss.
Pavlik doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Pavlik. Those never looked like landing.
Strauss fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strauss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strauss somewhat.
Pavlik tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Pavlik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Strauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pavlik tries to clinch but Strauss moves out of range.
Pavlik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pavlik stops a takedown attempt from Strauss.
Pavlik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strauss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strauss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pavlik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pavlik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strauss swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavlik.
Strauss fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlik gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pavlik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlik but Pavlik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ingo Pavlik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss throws out a powerful jab.
Pavlik tries to clinch up but Strauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavlik tries to clinch up.
Strauss dives in and grabs Pavlik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavlik pushes down on Strauss's head and hops out.
Strauss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pavlik tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it.
Pavlik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pavlik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavlik connects with a body shot.
Pavlik closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlik lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavlik breaks the clinch.
Pavlik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pavlik throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Pavlik misses.
Pavlik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pavlik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strauss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strauss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strauss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavlik looks to land a combination but Strauss avoids it well.
Pavlik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strauss can do to turn this around?
Strauss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strauss somewhat.
Pavlik tries to bum rush Strauss with a series of wild strikes but Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavlik tries to close the distance and clinch but Strauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pavlik clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pavlik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Pavlik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strauss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strauss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavlik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strauss is in Pavlik's guard.
Strauss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strauss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pavlik is looking to stand up but Strauss isn't so interested in that idea.
Strauss landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looking to pass the guard.
Strauss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavlik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strauss has Pavlik in his guard.
Strauss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strauss throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ingo Pavlik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavlik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Ingo Pavlik!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ingo Pavlik!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ingo Pavlik!
Ingo Pavlik wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ingo Pavlik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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