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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Matrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Matrione!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalizhnikov throws a leg kick which misses Matrione's front leg but catches the back leg as Matrione tries to avoid it.
Matrione misses with a straight left.
Kalizhnikov drops Matrione with a beautiful combination! Matrione stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kalizhnikov is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalizhnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalizhnikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalizhnikov lands a left and a right that send Matrione crashing to the mat, dazed. Kalizhnikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Matrione thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalizhnikov shoots in but Matrione avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalizhnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matrione.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matrione to the mat! Matrione manages to get full guard.
Kalizhnikov stands and steps away. Matrione gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kalizhnikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov stands up and beckons Matrione to his feet.
Matrione keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalizhnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matrione on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matrione throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrione misses the jab.
Kalizhnikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalizhnikov thumps Matrione with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Matrione. No joy for Kalizhnikov on that attempt.
Harry Kalizhnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalizhnikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matrione was covering up waiting for the punch and Kalizhnikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matrione looks winded!
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!
Matrione is working an open guard so Kalizhnikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matrione's half guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up out of the half guard.
Kalizhnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalizhnikov has a takedown stuffed.
Matrione scores with a takedown into Kalizhnikov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalizhnikov is retaining full guard.
Kalizhnikov has his feet on Matrione's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kalizhnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalizhnikov scores with a takedown into Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up from Matrione's guard - Kalizhnikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kalizhnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matrione is trying to defend but Kalizhnikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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!
Kalizhnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrione sprawls well. He's pushed Kalizhnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matrione gets caught napping as Kalizhnikov dives in and scores a takedown. Matrione manages to retain guard.
Kalizhnikov gets to his feet. Matrione looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kalizhnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matrione defends it nicely.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and drives through. Matrione sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kalizhnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalizhnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matrione's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalizhnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matrione scrambles back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matrione under the eye.
Matrione throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalizhnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalizhnikov ducks under a wild hook from Matrione.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up from Matrione's guard - Kalizhnikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kalizhnikov tries for a takedown but Matrione sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matrione pinned against the cage. Matrione gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matrione as he avoids it easily.
Matrione lands a head shot.
It looks like Harry Kalizhnikov has been cut.
Harry Kalizhnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalizhnikov fails with the takedown.
Matrione with a jab.
Kalizhnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrione sprawls well. He's pushed Kalizhnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalizhnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matrione is out of range and Kalizhnikov settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matrione did well to prevent Kalizhnikov getting side control.
Kalizhnikov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalizhnikov prevents Matrione from improving his position.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand but Matrione has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Harry Kalizhnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalizhnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matrione can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matrione is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione trying to hold on to Kalizhnikov's head to control him but Kalizhnikov postures up.
Matrione looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalizhnikov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice defenses there by Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Matrione throws a hook but Kalizhnikov blocks it.
Kalizhnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matrione throws a jab when Kalizhnikov was well out of range.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matrione to the mat! Matrione manages to get full guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Matrione gets caught flat footed, as Kalizhnikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kalizhnikov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kalizhnikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov stands up from half guard.
Kalizhnikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Matrione manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalizhnikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kalizhnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Kalizhnikov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Matrione scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kalizhnikov is looking to slow Matrione down with leg kicks.
Matrione throws a hook but Kalizhnikov avoids it easily.
Kalizhnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalizhnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalizhnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalizhnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalizhnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Matrione misses with a combination
and Kalizhnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matrione takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matrione feints and as Kalizhnikov raises his hands in defense, Matrione changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov pushes Matrione off and gets back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kalizhnikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalizhnikov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kalizhnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrione sprawls well. He's pushed Kalizhnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalizhnikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matrione tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalizhnikov is in Matrione's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalizhnikov stands and steps away. Matrione gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matrione's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matrione lands with a straight right. Kalizhnikov didn't see that one coming.
Mark Matrione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov dives in and grabs Matrione's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrione pushes down on Kalizhnikov's head and hops out.
Kalizhnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matrione is fending him off so far but Kalizhnikov persists. Nope, Matrione circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrione misses with a left hand
and Kalizhnikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up and waves to Matrione to follow him.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalizhnikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matrione sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Matrione. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matrione.
Kalizhnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matrione swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalizhnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kalizhnikov decides to stand up.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and drives through. Matrione sprawls well.
Matrione might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matrione waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalizhnikov.
Harry Kalizhnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matrione missing with a left hand there. Kalizhnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matrione throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalizhnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matrione, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrione misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalizhnikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalizhnikov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov stands up and beckons Matrione to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kalizhnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalizhnikov 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kalizhnikov!
Harry Kalizhnikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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