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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serguei Shirokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZARNA CRONICA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ZARNA CRONICA has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Serguei Shirokov's chin.
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212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serguei Shirokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZARNA CRONICA!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CRONICA wants to clinch up but Shirokov keeps it at a distance.
Shirokov lands a nice shot that snaps CRONICA's head back.
CRONICA misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
CRONICA shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shirokov as he jumps to the side.
CRONICA blocks a jab.
CRONICA clinches with his opponent.
CRONICA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shirokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serguei Shirokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZARNA CRONICA.
Shirokov is trying to break free.
Shirokov is looking to break free of the clinch but CRONICA has double underhooks.
Shirokov is trying to break the clinch but CRONICA has him pressed against the cage.
Shirokov is trying to break free.
CRONICA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shirokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shirokov is looking to break free of the clinch but CRONICA has double underhooks.
Shirokov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
CRONICA fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirokov has had enough of the clinch but CRONICA keeps him there for the moment.
Shirokov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but CRONICA has him pressed against the cage.
CRONICA jumps guard but Shirokov stands there with CRONICA around his waist. CRONICA gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shirokov has had enough of the clinch but CRONICA keeps him there for the moment.
Shirokov is trying to break free.
CRONICA tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shirokov tries to break the clinch but CRONICA is controlling the position.
CRONICA prevents Shirokov from breaking the clinch.
Shirokov tries to break the clinch but CRONICA is controlling the position.
CRONICA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shirokov just stands there and leans against the cage.
CRONICA successfully pulls guard.
Shirokov sitting in guard here, content to control.
CRONICA working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shirokov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
CRONICA avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
CRONICA controls Shirokov momentarily but Shirokov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CRONICA has a closed guard, preventing Shirokov from standing up.
Shirokov throwing strikes from guard but CRONICA blocks nicely.
Shirokov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
CRONICA misses with a takedown attempt - Shirokov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shirokov lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shirokov takes a swing at CRONICA's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Shirokov both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Shirokov.
Shirokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
CRONICA swinging wilding here.
Shirokov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Shirokov.
Shirokov misses with a hook. CRONICA ducked under it nicely.
CRONICA takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serguei Shirokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
CRONICA looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shirokov is fending him off so far but CRONICA persists. Nope, Shirokov circles away and we're back to standing.
Shirokov throws the left hand but CRONICA avoids the punch easily.
Shirokov tries to bum rush CRONICA with a series of wild strikes but CRONICA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
CRONICA moves out of range as Shirokov throws a body kick.
CRONICA shoots in for a takedown but Shirokov shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from CRONICA.
Serguei Shirokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZARNA CRONICA.
Shirokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirokov jabs at CRONICA's body.
Shirokov scores with a nice right hand.
Shirokov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and CRONICA counters with a stiff right hand.
Serguei Shirokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Shirokov.
CRONICA is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CRONICA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shirokov.
Serguei Shirokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shirokov misses with a combination
and CRONICA counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shirokov throws a head kick that misses.
Shirokov misses the shot to the body.
Shirokov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shirokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shirokov misses with a two punch combination.
Shirokov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick by Shirokov misses
and CRONICA decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shirokov's guard.
Shirokov is controlling CRONICA's posture.
Shirokov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but CRONICA has passed into side control.
Shirokov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shirokov keeping his opponent close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov is trying to get back to half guard.
Shirokov sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shirokov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shirokov looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ZARNA CRONICA will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shirokov scores with a jab. CRONICA acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shirokov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by CRONICA - just one landing.
Shirokov scores with a body shot.
Shirokov scores with a jab to the head.
CRONICA fails to land the takedown.
CRONICA throws a head kick that half lands.
CRONICA takes one on the button.
Shirokov throws a combination that misses
and CRONICA counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
CRONICA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shirokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CRONICA dodges the punch combination from Shirokov.
Shirokov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shirokov lands with a shot to the body.
Shirokov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shirokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shirokov throws a combination that misses
and CRONICA counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shirokov scores with a three punch combo!
Shirokov lands with a nice combination. CRONICA backs away looking to recover.
Shirokov tries to bum rush CRONICA with a series of wild strikes but CRONICA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shirokov scores with the left hand. CRONICA knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov throws a combination that misses
and CRONICA counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shirokov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shirokov is working to get back to half guard.
Shirokov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shirokov can't escape the position.
Shirokov has given up his back here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirokov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shirokov wants to control his opponent's hands but CRONICA gets his hands free.
Shirokov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shirokov is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serguei Shirokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shirokov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serguei Shirokov!
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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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