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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Vorobiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szakul Ikswogor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Vorobiov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Szakul Ikswogor's chin.
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202 cm
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241 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Vorobiov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Szakul Ikswogor! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vorobiov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ikswogor's guard. Vorobiov throws a strike but Ikswogor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Ikswogor sitting in guard here, content to control. Vorobiov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ikswogor's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ikswogor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorobiov is keeping the position for now. Ikswogor wants to control from the top but Vorobiov keeps moving. Vorobiov controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Vorobiov wasn't doing enough on the ground. Vorobiov gets a double leg takedown into Ikswogor's guard. Vorobiov wants to control from the top but Ikswogor keeps moving. Vorobiov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ikswogor looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vorobiov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ikswogor being controlled here, momentarily. Vorobiov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vorobiov throwing strikes from guard but Ikswogor blocks nicely. Ikswogor trying to keep a closed guard but Vorobiov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ikswogor pushes Vorobiov off and gets back to his feet.
Ikswogor tries for a takedown but Vorobiov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Vorobiov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ikswogor quickly recovers to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ikswogor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vorobiov. Ikswogor is looking for a triangle but Vorobiov pushes his legs off easily.
Vorobiov wants to pass the guard but Ikswogor is keeping the position. Vorobiov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vorobiov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vorobiov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikswogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vorobiov throws an elbow that misses. Ikswogor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vorobiov's guard. Nice move by Ikswogor! Vorobiov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ikswogor on the ground. Ikswogor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorobiov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vorobiov being controlled here, momentarily. Ikswogor trying to control but Vorobiov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ikswogor won't allow Vorobiov to get back to his feet. Ikswogor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorobiov is keeping the position for now. Ikswogor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Szakul Ikswogor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. The fight moves into the clinch position. Ikswogor goes for a takedown attempt but Vorobiov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vorobiov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Vorobiov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vorobiov leaves Ikswogor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looks like Szakul Ikswogor has been cut. Vorobiov gets caught flat footed, as Ikswogor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ikswogor pushing down on Vorobiov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ikswogor is working for a submission of some sort.
Ikswogor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorobiov keeps working. Ikswogor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ikswogor is trying to control the action in half guard but Vorobiov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Vorobiov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vorobiov tries to get out of the position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Szakul Ikswogor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Vorobiov misses with a wild combination.
Ikswogor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ikswogor chips away with some ground and pound. Ikswogor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ikswogor stands up and waves to Vorobiov to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vorobiov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ikswogor is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vorobiov throwing shots but Ikswogor is blocking nicely. Nice strikes from Vorobiov there. Szakul Ikswogor has got the better of the ground game so far. Vorobiov is looking to stall here but Ikswogor recovers full guard. Vorobiov wants to pass the guard but Ikswogor is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ikswogor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vorobiov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vorobiov looking to pass the guard. Ikswogor keeping moving, preventing Vorobiov from controlling successfully. Vorobiov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vorobiov wants to control from the top but Ikswogor keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vorobiov throws an elbow that misses. Ikswogor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vorobiov's guard. Nice move by Ikswogor! Ikswogor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ikswogor wants to control from the top but Vorobiov keeps moving. Vorobiov wants to stand and escape but Ikswogor is having none of it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ikswogor stands up over Vorobiov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ikswogor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vorobiov keeping moving, preventing Ikswogor from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szakul Ikswogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Szakul Ikswogor's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ikswogor looks for a takedown but Vorobiov sprawls well. Ikswogor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vorobiov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ikswogor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vorobiov swivels and escapes. Andrei Vorobiov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szakul Ikswogor. Vorobiov feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ikswogor crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Vorobiov! After winning the bout, Andrei Vorobiov 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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