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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raive Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argivas Kerenzikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raive Manuel's chin.
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198 lbs
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183 cm
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argivas Kerenzikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raive Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov staying out of range there.
Kerenzikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Kerenzikov saw that one coming.
Kerenzikov clinches up with Manuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kerenzikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manuel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerenzikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manuel is looking for a takedown.
Kerenzikov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kerenzikov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manuel postures up and lands a big shot to Kerenzikov's brow.
Manuel landing some decent shots from guard.
Kerenzikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerenzikov is thwarting Manuel's attempts to control the position.
Manuel wants to improve his position but Kerenzikov is controlling well.
Kerenzikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard but Kerenzikov has passed into side control.
Kerenzikov taking a breather here.
Manuel tries to buck Kerenzikov off but Kerenzikov is having none of it.
Manuel is letting Kerenzikov control him for a moment.
Manuel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kerenzikov's best efforts.
Kerenzikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kerenzikov passes to side control.
Manuel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Manuel trying to control but Kerenzikov postures up.
Kerenzikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Kerenzikov controlling the action here.
Manuel is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Kerenzikov wants to pass the guard but Manuel is defending well.
Manuel wants to control but Kerenzikov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manuel drops Kerenzikov with a nice combination! Manuel dives into Kerenzikov's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Argivas Kerenzikov has been cut.
Manuel won't allow Kerenzikov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kerenzikov is rocked!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerenzikov is on top in guard.
Kerenzikov won't allow Manuel to sweep him here.
Manuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manuel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kerenzikov wants to control but Manuel is having none of it.
Kerenzikov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manuel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kerenzikov regains half guard.
Kerenzikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manuel.
Kerenzikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov is holding on to half guard well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerenzikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manuel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerenzikov is looking to stand up but Manuel isn't so interested in that idea.
Manuel throwing strikes but missing.
Manuel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerenzikov pulls Manuel in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kerenzikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manuel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerenzikov has wrist control.
Manuel throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raive Manuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Argivas Kerenzikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kerenzikov shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense.
Kerenzikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerenzikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Manuel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manuel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kerenzikov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kerenzikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kerenzikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kerenzikov controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Manuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manuel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerenzikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manuel trying to control here.
Manuel wants to improve his position but Kerenzikov is controlling well.
Manuel is trying to control but can't.
Kerenzikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manuel!
Kerenzikov prevents Manuel from getting the reversal.
Manuel wants to control but Kerenzikov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kerenzikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kerenzikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kerenzikov controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kerenzikov controlling from mount.
Manuel working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Manuel prevents Kerenzikov from taking his back.
Kerenzikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kerenzikov avoids the attempt from Manuel to control.
Manuel can't escape the position.
Kerenzikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kerenzikov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Manuel?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manuel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Manuel tries to hold on but Kerenzikov pushes him away.
Manuel is trying desperately to improve position.
Kerenzikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerenzikov avoids the attempt from Manuel to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Argivas Kerenzikov's cut.
That's time! Kerenzikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerenzikov misses with a takedown attempt - Manuel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Manuel.
Kerenzikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerenzikov moves out of range as Manuel strikes.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kerenzikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Kerenzikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kerenzikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manuel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Argivas Kerenzikov just wasn't active enough.
Kerenzikov throws a nice head kick!
Raive Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerenzikov shoots in but Manuel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manuel looks to land a left hand but Kerenzikov moved out of range nicely.
Manuel throws a right and a left that Kerenzikov avoids nicely.
Raive Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerenzikov scores with a takedown into Manuel's guard.
Manuel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerenzikov controls the pace.
Manuel controls Kerenzikov momentarily but Kerenzikov frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manuel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kerenzikov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel throwing strikes but missing.
Kerenzikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Manuel!
Manuel tries to hold on but Kerenzikov pushes him away.
Kerenzikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manuel working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov controlling from the full mount.
Kerenzikov prevents Manuel from getting the reversal.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerenzikov controlling from the full mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manuel can't escape the position.
Kerenzikov controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Argivas Kerenzikov just wasn't active enough.
Manuel tries to sprawl but Kerenzikov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kerenzikov is taking a breather. Manuel 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.
Manuel wants to control but Kerenzikov is keeping busy.
Kerenzikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manuel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerenzikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel controlling the position well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Argivas Kerenzikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerenzikov 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argivas Kerenzikov!
After winning the bout, Argivas Kerenzikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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