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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Nimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esoj Aicrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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211 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazar Nimirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esoj Aicrag!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Nimirov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nimirov throws a lazy right hand but Aicrag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aicrag gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nimirov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aicrag shoots in for a takedown but Nimirov shows good takedown defense.
Aicrag scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nimirov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aicrag counters with a three punch combo that has Nimirov backing up. Nimirov nods at Aicrag to acknowledge the strikes.
Aicrag stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aicrag wants it to stay on the feet.
Aicrag scores with a jab.
Nimirov drives through with a takedown into Aicrag's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nimirov throwing strikes but missing.
Aicrag trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aicrag keeping moving, preventing Nimirov from controlling successfully.
Nimirov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aicrag is keeping the position for now.
Nimirov is pushing down on Aicrag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aicrag is fighting to maintain full guard but Nimirov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aicrag slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nimirov stopping the sweep attempt from Aicrag.
Aicrag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aicrag looking to control.
Nimirov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nimirov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aicrag's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov postures up.
Nimirov distracts Aicrag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aicrag wants to sweep here but Nimirov controlling him for the moment.
Nimirov wants to control from the top but Aicrag keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimirov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nimirov looking to pass the guard.
Aicrag has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nimirov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nimirov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nimirov wants to control from the top but Aicrag keeps moving.
Aicrag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Aicrag keeping full guard, as Nimirov tries to pass.
Nimirov is working Aicrag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aicrag has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nimirov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aicrag.
Nimirov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aicrag to see if he's OK.
Aicrag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aicrag slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nimirov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nimirov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aicrag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aicrag controlling Nimirov's posture.
Nimirov cracks Aicrag with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag is controlling Nimirov's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimirov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nimirov lands a couple of digs.
Aicrag trying to keep a closed guard but Nimirov is proving a slippery customer.
Nimirov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nimirov passes into half guard.
Aicrag moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nimirov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aicrag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nimirov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aicrag is keeping the position for now.
Nimirov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aicrag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar Nimirov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aicrag just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aicrag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aicrag misses with a wild body shot.
Aicrag with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nimirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lazar Nimirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nimirov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nimirov lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aicrag is on top in guard.
Nimirov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aicrag's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nimirov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aicrag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nimirov keeping moving, preventing Aicrag from controlling successfully.
Nimirov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aicrag.
Aicrag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aicrag trying to control but Nimirov is working from the bottom.
Nimirov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aicrag defends it easily.
Aicrag seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Esoj Aicrag was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nimirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nimirov throws a series of punches but Aicrag moves out of range.
Nimirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aicrag throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nimirov shoots in and drives through. Aicrag sprawls well.
Aicrag bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nimirov moves out of range of the leg kick from Aicrag.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimirov misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag is looking to chop away at Nimirov's legs.
Aicrag drops his hands momentarily and Nimirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aicrag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nimirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aicrag throws out the jab.
Nimirov misses the shot to the body.
Aicrag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nimirov rather than just go for the knockout.
Aicrag misses with a hook
and Nimirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nimirov looks for a takedown but Aicrag sprawls well.
Aicrag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aicrag swats away the attempt to clinch by Nimirov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nimirov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag throws a leg kick but Nimirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aicrag lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nimirov backs up against the cage.
Nimirov catches Aicrag with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nimirov throws a one two combo.
Esoj Aicrag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aicrag throws a leg kick
enabling Nimirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Aicrag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nimirov sprawls well. Nimirov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aicrag gets slowly back to his feet.
Esoj Aicrag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimirov tries to clinch but Aicrag is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aicrag looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esoj Aicrag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Aicrag.
Aicrag fails with the takedown.
Nimirov throws a nice looking combination but Aicrag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nimirov leaves Aicrag with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aicrag wants to land a leg kick but Nimirov is out of range.
Aicrag lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nimirov's sensitive parts.
Aicrag lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nimirov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aicrag throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aicrag takes a swing at Nimirov's ribcage but misses.
Nimirov lands the left hand.
Nimirov lands a jab to the nose.
Nimirov moves away from the strike by Aicrag.
Nimirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aicrag shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nimirov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lazar Nimirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esoj Aicrag.
Aicrag throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aicrag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Aicrag.
Aicrag loads up on a big right hand but Nimirov slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag misses with a jab to the body
and Nimirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimirov cracks Aicrag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aicrag throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aicrag shoots and misses
and Nimirov counters with a single leg into guard. Aicrag didn't expect that.
Aicrag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimirov throws an elbow that misses. Aicrag uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nimirov's guard. Nice move by Aicrag!
Nimirov is looking to sweep but instead, Aicrag has passed into half guard.
Nimirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aicrag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nimirov's head.
Nimirov is staying active underneath Aicrag, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nimirov is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimirov is not content to let Aicrag control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nimirov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aicrag looking to sit in guard and control but Nimirov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aicrag is on top in guard.
Nimirov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Nimirov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aicrag defends it easily.
Nimirov is trying to hold Aicrag in close to prevent damage but Aicrag has managed to pass into half guard.
Nimirov wants to control but Aicrag is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aicrag working Nimirov over with strikes.
Nimirov trying to control from the bottom.
Aicrag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nimirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nimirov is looking for a sweep. Aicrag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aicrag slips a nice elbow through Nimirov's hands, connecting with Nimirov's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aicrag is trying to work for a kimura but Nimirov is defending well.
Aicrag working over Nimirov with some ground and pound. Nimirov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aicrag is looking to stall here but Nimirov recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aicrag won't allow Nimirov to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esoj Aicrag.
I think Aicrag has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esoj Aicrag!
A victorious Esoj Aicrag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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