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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svyatoslav Holmogorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svyatoslav Holmogorov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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227 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Svyatoslav Holmogorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomas Havel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Havel is defended easily by Holmogorov.
Havel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holmogorov is trying to defend but Havel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Havel stalling.
Havel trying to control from half guard but Holmogorov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havel is taking a breather. Holmogorov 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.
Havel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel misses with a head shot. Holmogorov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Havel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmogorov is breathing heavily.
Havel throws a big right hand that misses.
Holmogorov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmogorov tries to get out of the position.
Havel looking to sit in guard and control but Holmogorov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Holmogorov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Havel pulls Holmogorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Holmogorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holmogorov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Havel is on top in guard.
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.
Havel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Havel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmogorov's head.
Havel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Havel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmogorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Havel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Havel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Havel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Havel landing with the ground and pound.
Havel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havel trying to control but Holmogorov is working from the bottom.
Havel is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmogorov has wrist control.
Havel is working Holmogorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holmogorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Havel.
Holmogorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Havel works over Holmogorov with some ground and pound from guard.
Havel chips away with some ground and pound.
Havel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Havel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havel wants to control from the top but Holmogorov keeps moving.
Havel is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmogorov has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Havel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmogorov's head.
Havel wants to control from the top but Holmogorov keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmogorov keeping full guard, as Havel tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Havel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Havel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holmogorov is trying to defend but Havel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holmogorov is trying to maintain the position but Havel is very close to passing his half guard.
Havel wants to take a breather but Holmogorov is having none of it.
Havel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Havel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmogorov defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Havel is nestled in close to Holmogorov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Havel controlling the action here.
Havel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmogorov defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Havel wants to take a breather but Holmogorov is having none of it.
Holmogorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Havel.
Havel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Havel working Holmogorov over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Havel in particular looking to stall.
Havel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Havel seems content to control.
Holmogorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Havel.
Havel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmogorov has hold of Havel's hands but Havel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Havel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmogorov's head.
Havel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Havel is trying to control. Holmogorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holmogorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Havel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Havel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmogorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Havel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Havel prevents Holmogorov from improving his position.
Havel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havel drops an elbow to the side of Holmogorov's head.
Havel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Havel wants to control but Holmogorov is keeping him busy.
Havel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmogorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Havel.
Havel passes to side control.
Havel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Havel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Havel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Havel moves into range and clinches up with Holmogorov.
Holmogorov goes for a takedown attempt but Havel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Havel clinches.
Havel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holmogorov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmogorov gets underhooks to prevent Havel's takedown attempt.
Havel can't get the takedown.
Svyatoslav Holmogorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Havel.
Havel has clasped his hands together around Holmogorov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Havel trying to control the position but Holmogorov is working away.
Havel working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havel throws an elbow but Holmogorov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Havel is chipping away with strikes.
Havel lands a few punches from side control.
Havel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Holmogorov is avoiding damage well.
Havel working the head and body with strikes.
Havel cracks Holmogorov with a big elbow.
Holmogorov is not content to let Havel control the position.
Havel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Havel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Havel working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmogorov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Havel connects with a decent elbow.
Holmogorov struggling a bit here.
Havel tries to score with some ground and pound. Holmogorov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Havel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Havel working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmogorov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Havel.
Havel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Havel cracks Holmogorov with a big right hand but Holmogorov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Havel is putting a hurting on Holmogorov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Havel trying to control the action but Holmogorov is working from the bottom.
Havel working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havel wants to control but Holmogorov is keeping him busy.
Havel grinds an elbow into Holmogorov's temple.
Svyatoslav Holmogorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks Havel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Havel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Havel throws an elbow but Holmogorov slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Havel is chipping away with strikes.
Tomas Havel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holmogorov seems a little lost for a moment, as Havel dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Havel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Havel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Havel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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