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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Krazenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Datnif Lomberda (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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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Krazenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Datnif Lomberda!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomberda thuds his right hand into Krazenkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krazenkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lomberda pinned against the cage. Lomberda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lomberda moves into the clinch successfully.
Lomberda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lomberda tries to pull guard but Krazenkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lomberda can't break the clinch.
Krazenkov misses with a punch to the body.
Krazenkov tries to stall but Lomberda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krazenkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomberda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krazenkov circles away.
Krazenkov leaves Lomberda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Krazenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Datnif Lomberda.
Krazenkov closes the distance and clinches.
Krazenkov manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomberda misses with a body kick.
Lomberda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomberda.
Krazenkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Krazenkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krazenkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lomberda is working for takedown but Krazenkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lomberda is trying to break free.
Krazenkov breaks the clinch.
Lomberda shoots for a takedown but Krazenkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krazenkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krazenkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Krazenkov passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krazenkov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomberda trying to hold on to Krazenkov's head to control him but Krazenkov postures up.
Krazenkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lomberda tries to get to full guard but Krazenkov has control of the leg.
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.
Krazenkov is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Krazenkov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Krazenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lomberda throws a body punch but Krazenkov moves out of range.
Krazenkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lomberda wants to clinch.
Lomberda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krazenkov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomberda tries to clinch but Krazenkov moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lomberda. No joy for Krazenkov on that attempt.
Krazenkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Krazenkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krazenkov clinches up against the cage.
Krazenkov has Lomberda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lomberda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krazenkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomberda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krazenkov is fending him off so far but Lomberda persists. Nope, Krazenkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Lomberda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krazenkov swivels and escapes.
Lomberda tries for a takedown but Krazenkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Ivan Krazenkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krazenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lomberda circles away.
Lomberda tries for a takedown but Krazenkov circles away easily
and Krazenkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krazenkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lomberda.
Krazenkov drags the fight down to the ground.
Lomberda pushes down on Krazenkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krazenkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krazenkov actively working from the bottom here.
Krazenkov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krazenkov pushes Lomberda off looking to stand but Lomberda dives back in and keeps control.
Lomberda is looking to stall here but Krazenkov recovers full guard.
Lomberda won't allow Krazenkov to sweep him here.
Krazenkov is working hard here to advance position.
Krazenkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lomberda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lomberda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lomberda wants to control from the top but Krazenkov keeps moving.
Lomberda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krazenkov looking for a guillotine here but Lomberda defends easily.
Lomberda wants to control from the top but Krazenkov keeps moving.
Krazenkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krazenkov pulls Lomberda in close to his closed guard and prevents Lomberda from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krazenkov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krazenkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lomberda stands up and waves to Krazenkov to follow him.
Krazenkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lomberda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivan Krazenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Datnif Lomberda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomberda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krazenkov feints and as Lomberda raises his hands in defense, Krazenkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lomberda working for a triangle but Krazenkov defends it easily.
Lomberda is breathing heavily.
Lomberda keeping moving, preventing Krazenkov from controlling successfully.
Krazenkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Krazenkov 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!
Krazenkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krazenkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Krazenkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krazenkov is taking a breather. Lomberda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lomberda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krazenkov.
Krazenkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lomberda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krazenkov thows a huge punch but Lomberda dodges it nicely.
Krazenkov wants to take a breather but Lomberda is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lomberda is looking to escape.
Lomberda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krazenkov.
Lomberda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lomberda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lomberda keeping moving, preventing Krazenkov from controlling successfully.
Krazenkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Krazenkov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Krazenkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krazenkov stopping the sweep attempt from Lomberda.
Lomberda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krazenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Lomberda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krazenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krazenkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lomberda's guard.
Krazenkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ivan Krazenkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lomberda 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krazenkov wants to control from the top but Lomberda keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lomberda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krazenkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lomberda is not content to let Krazenkov control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krazenkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lomberda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krazenkov working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krazenkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lomberda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lomberda tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Krazenkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krazenkov, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ivan Krazenkov!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ivan Krazenkov!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Ivan Krazenkov!
Ivan Krazenkov wins by unanimous decision!
Ivan Krazenkov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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