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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Very Magnum had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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186 cm
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Astakhov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum has a takedown stuffed.
Magnum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnum tries to bum rush Astakhov with a series of wild strikes but Astakhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astakhov keeps the fight on the outside.
Astakhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Astakhov pinned against the cage. Astakhov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magnum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum lands with a kick to the temple. Astakhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magnum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astakhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magnum is refusing to be controlled, as Astakhov sits in half guard.
Astakhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magnum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Astakhov.
Magnum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Astakhov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Astakhov lands a nice short elbow.
Astakhov wants to control but Magnum is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astakhov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Magnum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov lands a couple of elbows.
Astakhov wants to pass the guard but Magnum is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Astakhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Astakhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magnum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magnum has his foot on Astakhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Astakhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Astakhov working some strikes from top position.
Astakhov throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Astakhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum trying to control the position.
Magnum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astakhov is one step ahead there.
Astakhov throwing strikes but missing.
Astakhov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magnum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magnum has escaped and now he's on top!
Magnum is fighting to break Astakhov's control of his arms but Astakhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Magnum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Astakhov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magnum throws an elbow but Astakhov slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astakhov tries to bench press Magnum off him but Magnum keeps the position.
Magnum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Astakhov keeps working.
Astakhov is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Astakhov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magnum closes the distance and clinches up with Astakhov, looking for a takedown. Magnum pushes Astakhov against the cage but Astakhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magnum shoots in for a takedown but Astakhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astakhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magnum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magnum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astakhov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magnum won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Very Magnum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astakhov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Astakhov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magnum is trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Astakhov connects with a decent elbow.
Astakhov is putting a hurting on Magnum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Astakhov lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov grinds an elbow into Magnum's temple.
Magnum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Astakhov working the ground and pound from side control.
Magnum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magnum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Astakhov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Astakhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Astakhov seems to be looking for submissions.
Astakhov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Magnum reverses the position - he's now on top in Astakhov's guard.
Astakhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Astakhov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Astakhov is looking for a triangle but Magnum pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magnum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astakhov is keeping the position for now.
Ramazan Astakhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Very Magnum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Magnum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Astakhov was covering up waiting for the punch and Magnum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Astakhov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov wants to stand up but Magnum is controlling him.
Astakhov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magnum manages to pass to side control.
Magnum trying to control the action but Astakhov is working from the bottom.
Astakhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magnum pulls his head out easily.
Magnum wants to take a breather but Astakhov is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnum winds up and cracks Astakhov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magnum is pressing down on Astakhov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Astakhov is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Astakhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Astakhov.
Astakhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnum fails with the takedown
and Astakhov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magnum!
Magnum is trying to control Astakhov's posture but Astakhov avoids it.
Magnum is looking to reverse the position.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet but Astakhov drags him back down.
Astakhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magnum keeps working.
Astakhov landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum is trying to control Astakhov's posture but Astakhov avoids it.
The ground and pound from Astakhov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Astakhov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Astakhov swings around for an armbar but Magnum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Astakhov's guard.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Magnum tries to stand but Astakhov is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astakhov seems keen to control Magnum's posture.
Astakhov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magnum uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum trying to control the position but Astakhov is working away.
Astakhov tries to improve position but can't.
Astakhov is still trying to improve position.
Magnum trying to control the position but Astakhov is working away.
Magnum wants to stand but Astakhov has his arm trapped.
Magnum wants to control but Astakhov is keeping him busy.
Astakhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum has hold of Astakhov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Astakhov seems comfortable defending it but Magnum has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Astakhov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Astakhov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Magnum couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Very Magnum!
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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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