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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Karlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yra Panov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yra Panov enters the cage!
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195 cm
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277 lbs
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193 cm
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Karlin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yra Panov! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Panov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Karlin manages to pass to mount!
Karlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panov is looking to escape. Panov is working to get back to half guard.
Karlin landing strikes, looking to finish! Karlin avoids the attempt from Panov to control. Panov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Panov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Karlin slips nicely into half guard. Panov tries to get to full guard but Karlin has control of the leg. Karlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panov! Panov regains half guard. Karlin wants to free his trapped foot but Panov is holding on for dear life with his legs. Panov is refusing to be controlled, as Karlin sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Panov keeps control of the position for the meantime. Karlin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Karlin not landing any meaningful shots this time. Panov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Panov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karlin trying to control the action but Panov is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Panov looking for subs from the bottom but Karlin mounts him! Panov can't escape the position.
Panov looks winded! Karlin controlling from mount. Karlin landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Karlin controlling from the full mount. Karlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Panov tries to get back to half guard but can't. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Karlin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Karlin tries to control but Panov wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Karlin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Panov fails with a takedown attempt. Panov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Karlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panov was covering up waiting for the punch and Karlin finishes the takedown easily into guard. Karlin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Panov looking for a guillotine here but Karlin defends easily.
Panov keeping moving, preventing Karlin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karlin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Karlin sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Karlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Panov is retaining full guard. Panov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Karlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlin has managed to get both his arms back between Panov's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panov's guard. Karlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. Karlin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Karlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Panov wants to control but Karlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Panov tries to get to full guard but Karlin has control of the leg. Panov is refusing to be controlled, as Karlin sits in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Panov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karlin's back! Karlin tries to break free.
Panov controlling from the back. Karlin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Karlin staying busy and making it hard for Panov to control. Panov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Panov is trying to stick to Karlin's back but Karlin is turning into Panov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Panov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Karlin. Panov is looking for a triangle but Karlin pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Karlin will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karlin shoots in for a double leg but Panov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Yra Panov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Panov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlin circles away. Panov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Karlin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karlin. Karlin slips nicely into half guard. Panov is looking for a sweep. Karlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Panov is trying to maintain the position but Karlin is very close to passing his half guard. Panov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Panov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Panov has momentary wrist control but Karlin slips an elbow through the middle. Panov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karlin escapes and throws Panov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Karlin working away. Karlin controlling the position. Panov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Panov on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Panov is letting Karlin control him for a moment. Karlin throwing shots but missing, from side control. Karlin trying to control the position but Panov is working away. Karlin wants to stand but Panov is controlling his arm. Karlin is looking to take a break and control but Panov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Panov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karlin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Panov is trying to get back to half guard. Karlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Panov is defending well. Panov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Karlin wants to pass to mount but Panov is defending the position. Panov looking for submissions off his back. Panov regains full guard. Nicely done. Karlin wants to control from the top but Panov keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karlin wants to pass the guard but Panov is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Karlin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Karlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Karlin!
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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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