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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dubolomov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dubolomov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Adams!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubolomov gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Dubolomov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dubolomov trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubolomov wants to stand and escape but instead Adams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams stands up and waves to Dubolomov to follow him.
Dubolomov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dubolomov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Dubolomov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubolomov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Dubolomov or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dubolomov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circling - Dubolomov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Dubolomov shows good takedown defense.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dubolomov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams keeping full guard, as Dubolomov tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dubolomov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dubolomov wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Dubolomov throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubolomov working a defensive guard here.
Adams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Dubolomov tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dubolomov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubolomov tries to clinch
and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Dubolomov didn't expect that.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams gets to his feet. Dubolomov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dubolomov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dubolomov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Adams!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Adams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dubolomov avoids it.
Adams has Dubolomov pushed against the cage.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Dubolomov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dubolomov can't break the clinch.
Dubolomov is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Dubolomov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams stalling the fight.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubolomov blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dubolomov uses from the top position.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubolomov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dubolomov postures up in Adams's guard and throws a big left but Adams blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubolomov wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dubolomov.
Adams lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Dubolomov wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dubolomov wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubolomov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Dubolomov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dubolomov, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams pulls Dubolomov into guard.
Dubolomov is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Dubolomov trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubolomov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dubolomov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Dubolomov from controlling successfully.
Andy Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Dubolomov is proving a slippery customer.
Adams seems keen to control Dubolomov's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dubolomov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams darts in and clinches Dubolomov up against the cage.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Dubolomov avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dubolomov. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Ivan Dubolomov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Adams.
Dubolomov throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
A jab from Dubolomov misses.
Dubolomov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dubolomov stands up and beckons Adams to his 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!
Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dubolomov's guard.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Dubolomov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dubolomov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Dubolomov, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Dubolomov against the cage but Dubolomov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Dubolomov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivan Dubolomov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Adams.
Dubolomov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dubolomov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Dubolomov dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Dubolomov's head and hops out.
Adams moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubolomov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams wants to take the fight to the mat but Dubolomov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Dubolomov looking to pass the guard.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dubolomov is controlling him.
Dubolomov throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams gets to his feet. Dubolomov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubolomov tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams closes the distance and pushes Dubolomov back into the cage.
Adams pulls Dubolomov into guard.
Adams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubolomov wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Dubolomov is trying to control but can't.
Adams is looking to advance position but Dubolomov won't allow it.
Dubolomov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ivan Dubolomov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubolomov kicks off Adams and gets to his feet.
Adams shoots and misses
and Dubolomov counters with a takedown into side control.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dubolomov trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Dubolomov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Adams.
Dubolomov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubolomov manages to avoid it.
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!
Dubolomov misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams throws a head kick but Dubolomov moves out of range.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dubolomov.
Dubolomov misses with a looping right.
Dubolomov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dubolomov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dubolomov off to one side.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andy Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dubolomov letting Adams take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Adams.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Adams!
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