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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikola Chastokol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwami Zuzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikola Chastokol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikola Chastokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwami Zuzu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuzu misses with a wild combination.
Zuzu gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chastokol looking for submissions off his back.
Chastokol is breathing heavily.
Chastokol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zuzu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zuzu's back!
Zuzu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chastokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Zuzu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zuzu has hold of Chastokol's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chastokol is looking for the choke from the back position but Zuzu is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuzu wants to escape the position.
Zuzu is trying to get back to his feet but Chastokol has full control of the position and if anything, Zuzu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zuzu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chastokol is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zuzu is defending well though. Chastokol let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chastokol doesn't have the hooks in and Zuzu manages to turn into his guard.
Zuzu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zuzu landing some decent shots from guard.
Chastokol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zuzu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chastokol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuzu stands and throws Chastokol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chastokol wants to get back to his feet.
Zuzu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zuzu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chastokol is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chastokol bucks up and tries to throw Zuzu off but instead Zuzu has got his back!
Zuzu tries to get the hooks in deep but Chastokol pushed the leg off.
Chastokol wants to escape the position.
Chastokol showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chastokol has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zuzu keeps control of the position easily here as Chastokol tries to buck him off.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Zuzu.
Chastokol is trying to get back to his feet but Zuzu has full control of the position and if anything, Chastokol has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zuzu looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu doesn't have the hooks in and Chastokol manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuzu is on top in guard.
Chastokol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zuzu is aware though and is defending well.
Chastokol has his foot on Zuzu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zuzu works his way back into a safe position though.
Zuzu is stalling in the full guard.
Chastokol is looking for a triangle but Zuzu pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuzu trying to control but Chastokol is working from the bottom.
Chastokol looking for a guillotine here but Zuzu defends easily.
Zuzu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chastokol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zuzu defends well.
Chastokol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zuzu stands up over Chastokol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zuzu is pushing down on Chastokol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chastokol is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuzu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chastokol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikola Chastokol dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab lands there for Zuzu.
Zuzu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zuzu passes to full mount!
Chastokol is looking to improve his position but Zuzu isn't that keen on the idea.
Zuzu with good strikes from the mount here!
Zuzu scoring with strikes but Chastokol is staying in there.
Zuzu lands a big shot there that rocks Chastokol but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuzu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chastokol can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chastokol is trying to stand up.
Zuzu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chastokol to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chastokol shrugs it off.
Chastokol bucks Zuzu off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chastokol shoots and misses
letting Zuzu counter with a right hand.
Chastokol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuzu defends it nicely.
Zuzu misses with a wild body shot.
Zuzu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chastokol slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chastokol fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikola Chastokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Zuzu both land. Nice combination.
Zuzu stuffs the takedown attempt from Chastokol. Chastokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuzu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zuzu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chastokol avoids it really well and circles away.
Chastokol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuzu defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chastokol working for a triangle but Zuzu defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuzu wants to control from the top but Chastokol keeps moving.
Chastokol has his foot on Zuzu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zuzu works his way back into a safe position though.
Chastokol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zuzu controls the pace.
Zuzu lands a couple of digs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chastokol here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chastokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuzu is one step ahead there.
Chastokol has his foot on Zuzu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zuzu works his way back into a safe position though.
Chastokol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chastokol looking for a guillotine here but Zuzu defends easily.
Chastokol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zuzu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chastokol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuzu has managed to get both his arms back between Chastokol's legs - danger averted.
Chastokol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuzu passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu is nestled in close to Chastokol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chastokol tries to kick Zuzu off but Zuzu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zuzu connects with a nice short shot to Chastokol's temple.
Chastokol looking for submissions off his back.
Chastokol looking for submissions off his back.
Zuzu working Chastokol over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Zuzu there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chastokol has hold of Zuzu's hands but Zuzu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwami Zuzu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuzu.
Zuzu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuzu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chastokol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zuzu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chastokol is trying to get an arm triangle but Zuzu is defending well.
Zuzu struggling a bit here.
Chastokol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chastokol working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chastokol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zuzu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chastokol is trying to get an arm triangle but Zuzu is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuzu wants to control but Chastokol postures up.
Chastokol is looking to take a break and control but Zuzu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chastokol tries for a kimura but Zuzu is defending well.
Chastokol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chastokol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chastokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chastokol is looking to take a break and control but Zuzu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chastokol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zuzu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chastokol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuzu holds on to Chastokol's head and controls the position momentarily.
Chastokol cracks Zuzu with a big right hand but Zuzu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mikola Chastokol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chastokol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zuzu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chastokol but great work by Zuzu.
Chastokol is looking to reverse the position.
Zuzu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chastokol taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chastokol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chastokol is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zuzu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zuzu cracks Chastokol with a big right hand but Chastokol just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zuzu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zuzu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chastokol pushes Zuzu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zuzu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chastokol gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chastokol is looking for a sweep. Zuzu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chastokol actively working from the bottom here.
Zuzu passes to side control.
Chastokol explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Chastokol misses with a takedown
and Zuzu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chastokol has a takedown stuffed.
Chastokol fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikola Chastokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuzu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chastokol circles away quickly and effectively.
Chastokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Zuzu tries to sprawl out of it but Chastokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zuzu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikola Chastokol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chastokol 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikola Chastokol!
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