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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Williams!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dolbakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolbakov clinches with his opponent.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dolbakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Dolbakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Williams.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Dolbakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dolbakov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams has picked Dolbakov up - he's going for a ride! Williams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolbakov is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dolbakov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dolbakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolbakov trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Dolbakov is defending the position.
Dolbakov pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dolbakov is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dolbakov actively working from the bottom here.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dolbakov defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dolbakov really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet.
Dolbakov is breathing heavily.
Williams goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dolbakov is on top in guard.
Dolbakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Dolbakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dolbakov tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dolbakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dolbakov defends it easily.
Dolbakov gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ivan Dolbakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolbakov drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams jumps guard but Dolbakov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dolbakov has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dolbakov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dolbakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dolbakov has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dolbakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Dolbakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dolbakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dolbakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolbakov.
It looks like Mario Williams has been cut.
Dolbakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dolbakov lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolbakov tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Dolbakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Dolbakov is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Dolbakov stands up from Williams's guard - Dolbakov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dolbakov moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dolbakov lands with a light punch inside.
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 Ivan Dolbakov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Williams's cut.
That's time! Dolbakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dolbakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Dolbakov misses with some punches.
Dolbakov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dolbakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dolbakov misses with some punches.
Williams has picked Dolbakov up - he's going for a ride! Williams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolbakov sees it coming and defends easily.
Dolbakov is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dolbakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dolbakov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolbakov has managed to clinch.
Dolbakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants a takedown.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Williams.
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dolbakov can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Dolbakov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Dolbakov's brow.
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dolbakov rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Ivan Dolbakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dolbakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dolbakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dolbakov drags the fight down to the ground.
Dolbakov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Williams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Dolbakov rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dolbakov keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Dolbakov has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Dolbakov. Dolbakov maintains the clinch.
Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dolbakov sneaks out the side door and pushes Williams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dolbakov drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dolbakov after a bit of a struggle.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dolbakov is defending well.
Dolbakov gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Dolbakov works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov lands a takedown into guard.
Dolbakov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!
Dolbakov moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dolbakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dolbakov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Williams regains guard immediately.
Dolbakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Dolbakov defends easily.
Dolbakov tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolbakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dolbakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dolbakov is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Dolbakov pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dolbakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolbakov tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolbakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dolbakov avoids it really well and circles away.
Dolbakov closes the distance and clinches.
Dolbakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dolbakov is defending well.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dolbakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Williams.
Dolbakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dolbakov lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dolbakov is working Williams over against the cage.
A short left from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dolbakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dolbakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dolbakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Dolbakov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolbakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dolbakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolbakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dolbakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dolbakov lands with a right to the head.
Dolbakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Dolbakov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dolbakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Dolbakov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dolbakov trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dolbakov into the cage.
Dolbakov tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Dolbakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dolbakov wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Dolbakov lands a takedown into guard.
Dolbakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dolbakov pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Dolbakov lands an uppercut.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dolbakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov working hard to break the clinch.
Dolbakov lands with a right to the head.
Dolbakov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dolbakov.
Williams is trying to drag Dolbakov to the mat but Dolbakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dolbakov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dolbakov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dolbakov instigates a clinch.
Dolbakov lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dolbakov digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Dolbakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dolbakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dolbakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dolbakov looking to stall.
Williams tries to pull guard but Dolbakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolbakov manages to pull guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Dolbakov wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Mario Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Dolbakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dolbakov pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dolbakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dolbakov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dolbakov!
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energy
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