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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev comes to the cage accompanied by Devour. Kuznetsov has chosen Soviet National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jakovlev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jakovlev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Jakovlev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jakovlev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Jakovlev moves away
and Jakovlev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Jakovlev in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jakovlev defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuznetsov holds on and takes a little breather.
Jakovlev is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jakovlev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Jakovlev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jakovlev stands up over Kuznetsov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Jakovlev in close.
Jakovlev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jakovlev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuznetsov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuznetsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jakovlev with a nice head shot there.
Kuznetsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Jakovlev in close.
Kuznetsov has momentary wrist control but Jakovlev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Jakovlev postures up.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznetsov controls Jakovlev momentarily but Jakovlev frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakovlev throwing strikes but missing.
Jakovlev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Jakovlev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov controlling Jakovlev's posture.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jakovlev preventing the sweep.
Jakovlev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jakovlev throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jakovlev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jakovlev keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Jakovlev looking for a sweep. Not yet Jakovlev, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is adopting a defensive guard.
Jakovlev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuznetsov has passed into side control.
Jakovlev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jakovlev is trying to control Kuznetsov's posture but Kuznetsov avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakovlev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuznetsov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuznetsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jakovlev is just riding it out for now. Kuznetsov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Jakovlev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jakovlev closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakovlev avoids it.
Jakovlev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jakovlev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuznetsov after a bit of a struggle.
Jakovlev is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Jakovlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jakovlev.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jakovlev up against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Jakovlev blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jakovlev.
Jakovlev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jakovlev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jakovlev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jakovlev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jakovlev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakovlev throwing shots but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jakovlev.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakovlev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jakovlev manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuznetsov won't allow Jakovlev to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.
Jakovlev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov being controlled here momentarily.
Jakovlev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jakovlev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev scoring with strikes but Kuznetsov is staying in there.
The referee warns Kuznetsov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kuznetsov taking shots to the head.
Jakovlev landing punches.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Can Jakovlev finish him?
Jakovlev postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kuznetsov is out cold - huge knockout for Jakovlev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Petr Jakovlev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Petr Jakovlev made sure he mentioned Ultimate Fighting Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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hype
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pop
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