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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duro TiGaZguro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 lbs
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184 cm
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duro TiGaZguro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanova swats away the attempt to clinch by TiGaZguro.
Ivanova is breathing heavily.
TiGaZguro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanova counters with a shoot takedown. TiGaZguro fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ivanova throwing strikes but missing.
TiGaZguro keeping moving, preventing Ivanova from controlling successfully.
Ivanova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TiGaZguro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TiGaZguro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivanova throws an elbow that misses. TiGaZguro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ivanova's guard. Nice move by TiGaZguro!
That's one minute gone in the round.
TiGaZguro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ivanova looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ivanova looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ivanova!
Ivanova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but TiGaZguro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivanova 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.
TiGaZguro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanova's best efforts.
TiGaZguro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
TiGaZguro actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanova thows a huge punch but TiGaZguro dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through TiGaZguro's hands, connecting with TiGaZguro's forehead.
Nice strikes from Ivanova there.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanova is thwarting TiGaZguro's attempts to control the position.
Ivanova is trying to control the action in half guard but TiGaZguro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanova is nestled in close to TiGaZguro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ivanova working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ivanova.
TiGaZguro is looking for a sweep. Ivanova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
TiGaZguro wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
TiGaZguro is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanova sits in half guard.
Ivanova prevents TiGaZguro from improving his position.
TiGaZguro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
TiGaZguro trying to control from the bottom.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova wants to take a breather but TiGaZguro is having none of it.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks TiGaZguro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
TiGaZguro is looking to escape.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanova winds up and cracks TiGaZguro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
TiGaZguro taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Ivanova.
Ivanova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanova slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Ivanova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
TiGaZguro tries to clinch up
so Ivanova counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TiGaZguro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ivanova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
TiGaZguro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ivanova has passed into side control.
TiGaZguro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
TiGaZguro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanova is working away from the top position though.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova working the head and body with strikes.
TiGaZguro trying to hold on to Ivanova's head to control him but Ivanova postures up.
TiGaZguro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ivanova is staying active.
TiGaZguro has his hands clasped together around Ivanova's back. He's all about the action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Duro TiGaZguro wasn't active enough on the ground.
TiGaZguro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TiGaZguro tries to clinch but Ivanova moves away
and Ivanova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TiGaZguro's guard.
Ivanova cracks TiGaZguro with a solid left hand.
TiGaZguro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TiGaZguro striking off his back but it's not causing Ivanova any problems.
Ivanova chips away with some ground and pound.
TiGaZguro has his foot on Ivanova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanova works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanova scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivanova throws a strike but TiGaZguro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TiGaZguro wants to control from the top but Ivanova keeps moving.
Ivanova has his feet on TiGaZguro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
TiGaZguro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ivanova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for TiGaZguro!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova avoids the attempt from TiGaZguro to control.
TiGaZguro working to try and regain half guard.
Ivanova tries to control but TiGaZguro wriggling away.
Ivanova working TiGaZguro over with strikes here.
TiGaZguro tries to hold on but Ivanova pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TiGaZguro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanova scoring with strikes but TiGaZguro is staying in there.
Ivanova avoids the attempt from TiGaZguro to control.
Vladmir Ivanova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanova landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Ivanova dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
TiGaZguro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TiGaZguro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TiGaZguro moves in looking to clinch but Ivanova pushes him off.
Ivanova drives through with a takedown into TiGaZguro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ivanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivanova distracts TiGaZguro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TiGaZguro is trying to control the position but Ivanova postures up.
Ivanova throws a strike but TiGaZguro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivanova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TiGaZguro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanova stalling away here and it's allowed TiGaZguro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ivanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
TiGaZguro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanova postures up in TiGaZguro's guard and throws a big left but TiGaZguro blocks it.
TiGaZguro is trying to keep Ivanova in close.
Ivanova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TiGaZguro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TiGaZguro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ivanova is working TiGaZguro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanova postures up.
Ivanova postures up and lands a big shot to TiGaZguro's brow.
Ivanova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanova wants to control from the top but TiGaZguro keeps moving.
TiGaZguro looking to control.
Ivanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanova distracts TiGaZguro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanova trying to control the position from guard on top but TiGaZguro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is working TiGaZguro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanova works over TiGaZguro with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TiGaZguro's head.
Ivanova trying to control the position from guard on top but TiGaZguro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TiGaZguro controls Ivanova momentarily but Ivanova frees himself.
Ivanova pushing down on TiGaZguro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Ivanova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TiGaZguro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanova lands strikes from half guard.
TiGaZguro is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TiGaZguro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanova connects with a couple of short punches.
Duro TiGaZguro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladmir Ivanova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TiGaZguro keeping moving, preventing Ivanova from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Ivanova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Ivanova!
Vladmir Ivanova 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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energy
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hype
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