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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dova Lova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyov Kirijenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
18 - 14 - 1 |
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191 cm
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212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Lyov Kirijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dova Lova!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirijenko wants to clinch up but Lova keeps it at a distance.
Lova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lova stuffs the takedown attempt from Kirijenko. Kirijenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Lova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirijenko.
Lova throws a jab when Kirijenko was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Kirijenko - just one landing.
Lova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirijenko's hands.
Kirijenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lova.
Lova looks to land a combination but Kirijenko avoids it well.
Kirijenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Lova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirijenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lova thuds his right hand into Kirijenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lova scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirijenko misses with a wild body shot.
Lova throws a jab when Kirijenko was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Lova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko misses with an uppercut. Lova saw that one coming.
Kirijenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirijenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kirijenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lova decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirijenko's guard.
Lova is looking to stand up but Kirijenko won't let him.
Kirijenko wants to sweep here but Lova controlling him for the moment.
Lova is pushing down on Kirijenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kirijenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Lova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kirijenko tries to get to full guard but Lova has control of the leg.
Lova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirijenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lova.
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!
Kirijenko wants to improve his position but Lova is controlling well.
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.
Kirijenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lova pulls his head out easily.
Kirijenko tries to get to full guard but Lova has control of the leg.
Kirijenko is working hard here to advance position.
Lova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirijenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirijenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lova controlling the action here.
Kirijenko is looking for a sweep. Lova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lova is thwarting Kirijenko's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirijenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lova.
A bone on bone clash there as Lova blocks the leg kick.
Kirijenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Lova there.
Kirijenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirijenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lova has a takedown stuffed.
Lyov Kirijenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dova Lova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lova.
Lova misses the shot to the body.
Kirijenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lova circles away.
Lova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lova looks to land a right hand but Kirijenko moved out of range.
Lova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kirijenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kirijenko is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
I wouldn't like to be where Kirijenko is right now.
Kirijenko is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dova Lova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kirijenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lova momentarily.
Lova looks to throw the jab but Kirijenko is out of range.
Lova throws a looping overhand right but Kirijenko ducks down to avoid it.
Kirijenko throws a combination. Lova tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kirijenko slips under a jab.
Kirijenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirijenko.
A shot to the liver by Kirijenko. Beautiful body shot.
Lova throws a lazy right hand but Kirijenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirijenko is pressing down on Lova's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lova is holding on for now.
Lova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lova gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lova is on top in guard.
Kirijenko controls Lova momentarily but Lova frees himself.
Kirijenko keeping moving, preventing Lova from controlling successfully.
Lova throws a big elbow that misses.
Lova tries to stand but Kirijenko is controlling from the bottom.
Kirijenko trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lova pushes down on Kirijenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirijenko is just riding it out for now. Lova eventually gives up the hold.
Lova is thwarting Kirijenko's attempts to control the position.
Lova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lova prevents Kirijenko from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lova is working for an americana but Kirijenko has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lova was thinking about the submission.
Kirijenko is trying to keep Lova in close.
Kirijenko working for a triangle but Lova defends it easily.
Lova trying to control but Kirijenko is working from the bottom.
Kirijenko looking for a guillotine here but Lova defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirijenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lova passes into half guard.
Lova wants to free his trapped foot but Kirijenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lova seems to be working for a kimura but Kirijenko defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dova Lova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirijenko.
Lova misses with a hook.
Kirijenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lova.
Kirijenko moves away from the strike by Lova.
Lova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Lova counters with a stiff right hand.
Lova looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirijenko is just out of range.
Lova might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lova jabs Kirijenko right on the nose. Kirijenko blinks but takes it well.
Kirijenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirijenko throws a shot from downtown. Lova moves away and avoids it.
Kirijenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lova.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirijenko misses the target.
Lova with a nice cross.
Kirijenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lova as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lova misses the target.
A slow jab from Lova misses its intended target.
Kirijenko misses with a hook. Lova ducked under it nicely.
Kirijenko throws a big shot that misses.
Lova misses with a looping left.
Kirijenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Lova.
Lova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirijenko momentarily.
Kirijenko ducks under a wild hook from Lova.
Nice takedown defense from Lova. No joy for Kirijenko on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lova enables Kirijenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lova manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lova looking for a guillotine here but Kirijenko defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirijenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lova wants to sweep but no luck.
Lova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lova wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kirijenko is now in half guard.
Lova wants to control but Kirijenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirijenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirijenko's back!
Kirijenko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lova wants to control but Kirijenko is keeping him busy.
Kirijenko moves into full guard.
Kirijenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirijenko has a closed guard, preventing Lova from standing up.
Kirijenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dova Lova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirijenko is really struggling to control Lova but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lyov Kirijenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirijenko, not yet.
Kirijenko looking to control.
Lova is looking to stand up but Kirijenko won't let him.
Lyov Kirijenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lova avoids the body shot from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko throws a leg kick but Lova moved away.
Kirijenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Lova misses.
Kirijenko throws a leg kick but Lova checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Kirijenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirijenko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyov Kirijenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Lova misses.
Lova cracks Kirijenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dova Lova.
Well Lova 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dova Lova!
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energy
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