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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Mouse has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nikolai Kukuev's chin.
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240 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse has Kukuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouse manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukuev trying to control but Mouse is working from the bottom.
Kukuev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukuev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukuev looking to pass the guard.
Mouse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kukuev defends it easily.
Kukuev postures up.
Mouse keeping full guard, as Kukuev tries to pass.
Kukuev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev looking to sit in guard and control but Mouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukuev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Mouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mouse throwing strikes from guard but Kukuev blocks nicely.
Kukuev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kukuev seems to be working for a kimura but Mouse defends the submission attempt.
Mouse tries to get to full guard but Kukuev has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse is pressing down on Kukuev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kukuev postures up.
Kukuev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mouse is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mouse has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukuev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev prevents Mouse from getting the reversal.
Kukuev wants to control the pace but Mouse is squirming around nicely.
Mouse is working to get back to half guard.
Kukuev wants to finish this one by submission but Mouse is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kukuev.
Kukuev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mouse is on top in guard.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Kukuev is looking for a triangle but Mouse pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Nikolai Kukuev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kukuev gets a takedown into half guard.
Kukuev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kukuev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mouse is now in Kukuev's guard. A big mistake from Kukuev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Mouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Kukuev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Mouse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Kukuev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mouse postures up and lands a big shot to Kukuev's brow.
Mouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouse throwing strikes from guard but Kukuev blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Mouse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Mouse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Kukuev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kukuev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kukuev looking to sit in guard and control but Mouse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Mouse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukuev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouse defends well.
Nikolai Kukuev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Kukuev looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
Mouse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kukuev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukuev working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mouse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Kukuev is looking for a triangle but Mouse pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Mouse is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kukuev has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouse trying to control but Kukuev is working from the bottom.
Kukuev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukuev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukuev keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully.
Mouse postures up in Kukuev's guard and throws a big left but Kukuev blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Mouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Kukuev keeps moving.
Mouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukuev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouse has managed to get both his arms back between Kukuev's legs - danger averted.
Mouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mouse throws a big right hand that misses.
Kukuev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mouse.
Mouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukuev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mouse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mouse throwing strikes but missing.
Kukuev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mouse drops back looking for a leg! Kukuev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kukuev manages to kick Mouse off! Mouse jumps back into Kukuev's guard.
Kukuev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mouse defends it easily.
Jerry Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kukuev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse throwing strikes from guard but Kukuev blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Mouse.
I think Kukuev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolai Kukuev!
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