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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Ciganov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Olujic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Ciganov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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235 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Ciganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marco Olujic!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olujic tries a head kick but it misses.
Olujic shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Ciganov.
Olujic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ciganov as he avoids it easily.
Olujic gets a takedown into half guard.
Olujic wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ciganov uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Olujic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olujic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ciganov tries for a takedown but Olujic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciganov throws a series of punches but Olujic avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciganov misses the shot to the body.
Olujic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Olujic dives in and scores a takedown into Ciganov's guard.
Olujic stands up and waves to Ciganov to follow him.
Olujic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ciganov!
Olujic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olujic stands up from mount. Strange move.
Olujic looks gassed!
Ciganov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olujic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Olujic.
Olujic shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior Ciganov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Olujic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciganov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Olujic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ciganov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciganov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ciganov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ciganov lands with a good body shot.
Ciganov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Olujic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciganov lands a two punch combo.
Ciganov shoots in for a takedown but Olujic shows good takedown defense.
Ciganov is looking to clinch.
Ciganov shoots in for a takedown but Olujic shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciganov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ciganov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olujic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ciganov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ciganov moves in looking to clinch but Olujic pushes him off.
Ciganov scores with the left hand. Olujic knows he should have avoided that one.
Olujic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ciganov sprawls well. Ciganov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olujic gets slowly back to his feet.
Olujic circles away from the clinch attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Olujic has eaten all the pies!
Ciganov throws a series of punches but Olujic avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Olujic.
Ciganov is looking to clinch but Olujic is avoiding it.
Olujic closes the distance and clinches up with Ciganov, looking for a takedown. Olujic pushes Ciganov against the cage but Ciganov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciganov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciganov scores with a body shot.
Olujic dodges the punch combination from Ciganov.
Olujic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ciganov stalks Olujic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Olujic's face. Olujic staggers backwards, shaken.
Ciganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Ciganov does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olujic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ciganov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olujic throws a head kick but Ciganov moves out of range.
Ciganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olujic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Ciganov dominated that round.
That's time! Ciganov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ciganov throws a right and a left that Olujic avoids nicely.
Ciganov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olujic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olujic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciganov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olujic somewhat.
A punch combination from Ciganov misses.
Olujic fails with the takedown.
Olujic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Ciganov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ciganov. No joy for Olujic on that attempt.
Junior Ciganov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Olujic.
Olujic is breathing heavily.
Ciganov is looking to clinch but Olujic is avoiding it.
Junior Ciganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olujic misses with the combination.
Ciganov closes the distance but Olujic moves to the side
and Olujic counters with a right hand to the body.
Ciganov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciganov throws a series of punches but Olujic avoids them all with ease.
Olujic tries for a takedown but Ciganov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciganov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olujic throws a combination that misses
and Ciganov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ciganov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ciganov scores with a nice strike.
Ciganov with a hook.
Olujic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ciganov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciganov lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciganov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ciganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ciganov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olujic.
Ciganov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olujic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olujic looks for a takedown but Ciganov sprawls well.
Ciganov misses with a series of wild punches.
Olujic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ciganov misses with the combination.
Ciganov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ciganov is working an open guard so Olujic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ciganov - just one landing.
Junior Ciganov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciganov misses with a double jab
and Olujic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Olujic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olujic takes one on the button.
Ciganov scores with a shot to the body.
Olujic throws a head kick that Ciganov semi-blocks.
Ciganov lunges at Olujic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olujic's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciganov connects with the punch.
Olujic shoots in for a takedown but Ciganov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Ciganov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ciganov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Olujic back to the cage. Ciganov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Olujic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Olujic gets to his feet. Ciganov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Olujic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciganov.
Ciganov avoids the head kick by Olujic.
Olujic scores with a one two! Ciganov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ciganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ciganov blocks a head kick by Olujic.
Ciganov tries to clinch but Olujic is having none of it.
Ciganov works Olujic's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Olujic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciganov shoots in for a double leg but Olujic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olujic gets a double leg takedown into Ciganov's guard.
Olujic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ciganov, up you get!
Ciganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olujic closes the distance and clinches up with Ciganov, looking for a takedown. Olujic pushes Ciganov against the cage but Ciganov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ciganov lunges at Olujic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olujic's hand.
Ciganov lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Olujic with that takedown attempt.
Ciganov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ciganov.
Ciganov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciganov throws the kick towards the body but Olujic avoids it.
Ciganov shoots for a takedown but Olujic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Ciganov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ciganov with that takedown attempt.
Olujic shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciganov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olujic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olujic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ciganov.
Olujic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olujic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ciganov to his feet.
Junior Ciganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olujic misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olujic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Olujic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olujic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ciganov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olujic avoids it really well and circles away.
Olujic connects with a high kick.
Junior Ciganov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olujic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ciganov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olujic somewhat.
Ciganov tries to clinch but Olujic moves out of range.
Ciganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciganov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olujic tries to avoid it but Ciganov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olujic to the ground. Olujic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ciganov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Olujic has a takedown stuffed.
Olujic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Olujic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olujic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Olujic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olujic tries to bum rush Ciganov with a series of wild strikes but Ciganov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marco Olujic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ciganov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Olujic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ciganov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Ciganov!
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