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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevsky comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid - Eminem. Saruwatari has chosen Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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217 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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214 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaito Saruwatari!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saruwatari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nevsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Saruwatari circles away.
A jab from Nevsky misses.
Saruwatari scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Saruwatari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saruwatari as he jumps to the side.
Saruwatari avoids the body shot from Nevsky.
Nevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saruwatari is fending him off so far but Nevsky persists. Nope, Saruwatari circles away and we're back to standing.
Saruwatari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saruwatari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nevsky.
Nevsky slips a straight right by Saruwatari.
Nevsky dives in and scores a takedown into Saruwatari's guard.
Nevsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saruwatari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saruwatari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saruwatari keeping full guard, as Nevsky tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky distracts Saruwatari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saruwatari wants to sweep but no luck.
Saruwatari trying to control the position.
Nevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saruwatari is on top in guard.
Saruwatari prevents Nevsky from getting back to his feet.
Nevsky wants to sweep here but Saruwatari controlling him for the moment.
Saruwatari stands and steps away. Nevsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saruwatari rushes Nevsky and presses him up against the cage.
Saruwatari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saruwatari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Saruwatari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari manages to break the clinch.
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!
Nevsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saruwatari's guard.
Saruwatari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Saruwatari controls Nevsky momentarily but Nevsky frees himself.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nevsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saruwatari wants to sweep but no luck.
Nevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nevsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saruwatari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nevsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Nevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saruwatari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nevsky 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.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nevsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nevsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saruwatari trying to keep a closed guard but Nevsky is proving a slippery customer.
Saruwatari looking for a sweep. Not yet Saruwatari, not yet.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Saruwatari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nevsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saruwatari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nevsky has Saruwatari in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky has a closed guard, preventing Saruwatari from standing up.
Nevsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is looking to stand up but Nevsky won't let him.
Nevsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saruwatari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saruwatari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nevsky has his foot on Saruwatari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saruwatari works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Saruwatari wants to stand but Nevsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nevsky pushes Saruwatari off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saruwatari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saruwatari counters by moving into the clinch.
Saruwatari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nevsky avoids a kick to the body.
Nevsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaito Saruwatari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saruwatari tries to clinch there but Nevsky circles away.
Nevsky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alexander Nevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saruwatari is trying to get back to full guard.
Nevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nevsky lands strikes from half guard.
Nevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nevsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saruwatari wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nevsky connects with a nice short shot to Saruwatari's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saruwatari wants to get back to his feet.
Saruwatari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nevsky.
Nevsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Saruwatari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saruwatari is looking for a sweep. Nevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nevsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nevsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nevsky connects with a nice short shot to Saruwatari's temple.
Saruwatari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nevsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nevsky winds up and cracks Saruwatari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nevsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevsky is looking for a kimura here.
Nevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saruwatari tries to get to full guard but Nevsky has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nevsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saruwatari trying to hold on to Nevsky's head to control him but Nevsky postures up.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nevsky throwing shots but Saruwatari is blocking nicely.
Nevsky 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.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is defending against the submission attempts here by Nevsky.
Saruwatari keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saruwatari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nevsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nevsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saruwatari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saruwatari trying to hold on to Nevsky's head to control him but Nevsky postures up.
Nevsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saruwatari defends it well.
Nevsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saruwatari has hold of Nevsky's hands but Nevsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saruwatari wants to control but Nevsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saruwatari might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nevsky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nevsky throwing shots but Saruwatari is blocking nicely.
Nevsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saruwatari is rocked!
Saruwatari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nevsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Saruwatari trying to control here.
Saruwatari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nevsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saruwatari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nevsky 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Nevsky dominated that second 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.
Nevsky shoots in for a takedown but Saruwatari shows good takedown defense.
Saruwatari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Saruwatari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nevsky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saruwatari trying to hold on to Nevsky's head to control him but Nevsky postures up.
Saruwatari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Nevsky postures up in Saruwatari's guard and throws a big left but Saruwatari blocks it.
Nevsky passes into half guard.
Nevsky thows a huge punch but Saruwatari dodges it nicely.
Saruwatari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nevsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saruwatari is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky is nestled in close to Saruwatari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saruwatari is still in real trouble! Can Nevsky finish him?
Nevsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saruwatari's head.
Saruwatari seems to have recovered his senses.
Nevsky is looking to advance position but Saruwatari won't allow it.
Saruwatari wants to get back to full guard.
Nevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saruwatari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saruwatari wants to control but Nevsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saruwatari wants to improve his position but Nevsky is controlling well.
Saruwatari taking some punishment here, with Nevsky in his half guard.
Saruwatari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nevsky.
Nevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saruwatari can do to turn this around?
Nevsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Nevsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevsky drops an elbow to the side of Saruwatari's head.
Nevsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saruwatari trying to control from the bottom.
Nevsky drops an elbow to the side of Saruwatari's head.
Saruwatari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nevsky tries to pass to full mount but Saruwatari defends it.
Saruwatari is trying to maintain the position but Nevsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Nevsky scores with a big shot! Saruwatari's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Saruwatari! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
Alexander Nevsky retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Alexander Nevsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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