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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nurlan Mustafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nurlan Mustafin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
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233 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nurlan Mustafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula shoots for a double leg takedown but Mustafin sprawls well. He's pushed Nastula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mustafin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nastula is trying to stand up here but Mustafin is controlling him well.
Nastula is trying to maintain the position but Mustafin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mustafin slips a nice elbow through Nastula's hands, connecting with Nastula's forehead.
Mustafin slips a nice elbow through Nastula's hands, connecting with Nastula's forehead.
Mustafin seems to be working for a kimura but Nastula defends the submission attempt.
Nastula is refusing to be controlled, as Mustafin sits in half guard.
Nastula is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nastula tries to roll over but Mustafin keeps him under control.
Nastula missing with punches from the bottom.
Nastula wants to control but Mustafin is keeping busy.
Nastula might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mustafin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mustafin not doing much here.
Mustafin is looking for a kimura but Nastula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustafin to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin stalling.
Nastula is looking to control Mustafin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nastula avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mustafin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nastula is trying to defend but Mustafin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mustafin decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mustafin tries to clinch there but Nastula circles away.
Mustafin pushes Nastula away with a front kick.
Nastula looks gassed!
Mustafin fails with the takedown.
Mustafin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nastula has time to react.
Mustafin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nastula circles away.
Mustafin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mustafin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustafin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin controlling the pace for now.
Mustafin lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mustafin.
Mustafin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nastula is surviving well by controlling Mustafin's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustafin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nastula is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nurlan Mustafin 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.
Mustafin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nastula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mustafin somewhat.
Mustafin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustafin swings for the body but Nastula moves out of range.
Mustafin lands a high kick!
Mustafin gets the takedown into side control.
Mustafin stands up and beckons Nastula to his feet.
A combination from Mustafin does no damage.
Mustafin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mustafin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Nastula with that takedown attempt.
Mustafin lands a high kick!
Mustafin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nastula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nastula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nastula wants to sweep here but Mustafin controlling him for the moment.
Mustafin looking to pass the guard.
Mustafin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nastula controls Mustafin momentarily but Mustafin frees himself.
Mustafin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mustafin stuffs the takedown.
Mustafin throws a head kick that Nastula semi-blocks.
Mustafin has closed the distance and engaged Nastula in a clinch.
Nastula letting Mustafin take a breather here.
Mustafin jumps into guard, dragging Nastula to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is fighting to break Mustafin's control of his arms but Mustafin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mustafin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nastula is standing up over Mustafin. Mustafin looks to escape but Nastula dives into side control.
Nastula goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mustafin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nastula but great work by Mustafin.
Mustafin trying to control the position but Nastula is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustafin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Mustafin stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustafin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mustafin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nastula's waist but Nastula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mustafin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nurlan Mustafin. 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.
Nastula shoots in but Mustafin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mustafin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nurlan Mustafin dominated that second round.
That's time! Mustafin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mustafin scores a takedown into full mount!
Nastula working to try and regain half guard.
Nastula wants to control but Mustafin is having none of it.
Mustafin tries to control but Nastula wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mustafin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mustafin controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula can't escape the position.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mustafin trying to control but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula is looking to improve his position but Mustafin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is squirming around, avoiding Mustafin's attempts to control the action.
Nastula is trying to escape the mount.
Mustafin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mustafin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mustafin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula tries to control Mustafin's body but Mustafin pushes him off. Nastula squirms to his side and now Mustafin has his back!
Nastula grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mustafin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nurlan Mustafin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mustafin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nastula doesn't escape.
Nastula is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mustafin looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is trying to get back to his feet but Mustafin has full control of the position and if anything, Nastula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nastula is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mustafin controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nurlan Mustafin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mustafin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nurlan Mustafin!
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energy
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hype
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