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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crimson Tide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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190 cm
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 Sydney, Crimson Tide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tide clinches with his opponent.
Tide has Konstantinov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Konstantinov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Konstantinov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tide smiles and moves away.
Tide shoots in for a double leg but Konstantinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konstantinov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crimson Tide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tide shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Konstantinov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tide.
Konstantinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tide working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tide prevents Konstantinov from getting back to his feet.
Konstantinov trying to keep a closed guard but Tide is proving a slippery customer.
Tide has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tide looking to sit in guard and control but Konstantinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konstantinov tries to stand but Tide is controlling from the bottom.
Konstantinov gets to his feet - Tide follows without any prompting.
Konstantinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tide wants it to stay on the feet.
Konstantinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tide shoots for a double leg takedown but Konstantinov sprawls well. He's pushed Tide's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tide sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Konstantinov somewhat.
Konstantinov looks gassed!
Tide shoots in but Konstantinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tide wants to clinch.
Konstantinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tide fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Konstantinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tide eats them both and turns towards Konstantinov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Konstantinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tide is just out of range.
Tide rushes Konstantinov and presses him up against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to circle away but Tide has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tide tries to score a body lock takedown but Konstantinov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tide has Konstantinov pressed against the cage.
Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Tide is controlling the position.
Konstantinov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinov is looking to clinch.
Konstantinov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Konstantinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Konstantinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tide.
Tide fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tide shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tide showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Konstantinov wants to get back to his feet but Tide is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tide throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konstantinov is working an open guard so Tide takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tide closes the distance and clinches.
Tide drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Konstantinov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tide is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crimson Tide will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Konstantinov. No joy for Tide on that attempt.
Konstantinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Konstantinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konstantinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konstantinov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Konstantinov as Tide shoots in.
Tide fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crimson Tide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konstantinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tide moves in looking to clinch but Konstantinov pushes him off.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Tide moves away
and Tide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konstantinov tries to break the clinch but Tide is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Konstantinov is trying to push Tide away but Tide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Konstantinov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tide effectively controlling the action here.
Tide lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Konstantinov wants to control but Tide is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tide wants to pass to mount but Konstantinov is defending the position.
Tide is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Konstantinov reverses the position - he's now on top in Tide's guard.
Konstantinov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konstantinov stands up and waves to Tide to follow him.
Konstantinov shoots in and drives through. Tide sprawls well.
Tide shoots in for a takedown but Konstantinov shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tide tries for a takedown but Konstantinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konstantinov closes the distance and clinches up with Tide, looking for a takedown. Konstantinov pushes Tide against the cage but Tide circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tide tries to clinch there but Konstantinov circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tide.
Tide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tide instigates a clinch.
Konstantinov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Konstantinov jumps guard.
Tide lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konstantinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konstantinov is keeping the position for now.
Tide is fighting to break Konstantinov's control of his arms but Konstantinov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
Crimson Tide overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Crimson Tide just wasn't active enough.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tide gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Konstantinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tide throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tide is looking to advance position but Konstantinov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Konstantinov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crimson Tide dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tide wants to clinch.
Tide takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Konstantinov swinging wildly here.
Tide circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tide counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tide accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konstantinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Konstantinov controlling the position.
Tide is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tide can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konstantinov wants to sweep here but Tide controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tide cracks Konstantinov with a solid left hand.
Tide trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
Tide stops Konstantinov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide landing with the ground and pound.
Tide tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
Tide wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Tide working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.
Crimson Tide has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Tide.
Tide lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konstantinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konstantinov working a defensive guard here.
Crimson Tide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Konstantinov.
Tide tries for a takedown but Konstantinov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tide sprawls well. Tide wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konstantinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tide looking to score a takedown here. Konstantinov is defending well but Tide drives through and ends up in Konstantinov's guard.
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.
Konstantinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tide trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tide controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Tide from controlling successfully.
Konstantinov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tide is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tide seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ivan Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crimson Tide has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tide scores with a takedown into Konstantinov's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crimson Tide showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tide, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crimson Tide!
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hype
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