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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Orkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Orkas!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Orkas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Astakhov's waist but Astakhov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orkas off to one side.
Orkas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orkas has his takedown stuffed
and Astakhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Astakhov.
Orkas trying to keep a closed guard but Astakhov is proving a slippery customer.
Astakhov trying to control but Orkas is working from the bottom.
Orkas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Astakhov throwing strikes but missing.
Astakhov trying to control but Orkas is working from the bottom.
Astakhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orkas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Orkas is retaining full guard.
Orkas keeping moving, preventing Astakhov from controlling successfully.
Astakhov is stalling in the full guard.
Orkas has his hands on Astakhov's head, controlling the position.
Shamil Astakhov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Orkas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orkas.
Astakhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Orkas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamil Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Orkas.
Orkas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astakhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Astakhov is looking to take a break and control but Orkas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Astakhov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orkas works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov throws an elbow that misses. Orkas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Astakhov's guard. Nice move by Orkas!
Astakhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orkas controlling from the top position.
Astakhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orkas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Astakhov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orkas has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is looking to improve his position.
Orkas tries to pass to full mount but Astakhov defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orkas in particular looking to stall.
Astakhov wants to control the action here but instead Orkas manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astakhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Astakhov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orkas goes for a double leg but Astakhov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astakhov continues to drive forward.
Astakhov lands a takedown into guard.
Astakhov lands a couple of elbows.
Orkas keeping full guard, as Astakhov tries to pass.
Astakhov wants to control from the top but Orkas keeps moving.
Astakhov is pushing down on Orkas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orkas is fighting to maintain full guard but Astakhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orkas trying to control but Astakhov postures up.
Orkas is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astakhov misses with a head shot. Orkas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Astakhov looking to sit in guard and control but Orkas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orkas advances position into side control!
Astakhov is trying to buck Orkas off.
Astakhov is looking to reverse the position.
Shamil Astakhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas controls the position.
Astakhov tries to improve position but can't.
Astakhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Astakhov is keen to just control but Orkas is a slippery customer.
Astakhov controlling the action here.
Astakhov wants to control but Orkas is keeping him busy.
Astakhov prevents Orkas from improving his position.
Astakhov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Astakhov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orkas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orkas keeping hold of Astakhov's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Astakhov.
Orkas wants to control but Astakhov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orkas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Astakhov.
Astakhov throwing shots but Orkas is blocking nicely.
Orkas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Astakhov is fighting to break Orkas's control of his arms but Orkas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orkas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Astakhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Astakhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orkas is keeping the position for now.
Orkas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Astakhov manages to get himself to full guard.
Orkas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Astakhov, not yet.
Orkas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Astakhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orkas controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandor Orkas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Orkas looks for a takedown but Astakhov sprawls well.
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 Shamil Astakhov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orkas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orkas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Astakhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Astakhov trying to remain calm as Orkas controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Astakhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is letting Orkas control him for a moment.
Astakhov regains half guard.
Astakhov wants to sweep but Orkas has passed to side control!
Astakhov wants to control but Orkas postures up.
Astakhov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Orkas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orkas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Astakhov struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is trying to work for a sweep but Orkas has mounted him!
Astakhov tries to hold on but Orkas pushes him away.
Astakhov is looking to get to half guard.
Astakhov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Astakhov punching from the bottom.
Orkas wants to get back to his feet.
Astakhov wants to control but Orkas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas wants to get back to his feet.
Astakhov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astakhov is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Orkas seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sandor Orkas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Orkas has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov has picked Orkas up - he's going for a ride! Astakhov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Astakhov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orkas has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orkas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orkas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Astakhov!
Orkas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Astakhov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sandor Orkas just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orkas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Astakhov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Orkas is in Astakhov's guard.
Orkas wants to get up but he can't break Astakhov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Astakhov wants to stand and escape but Orkas is having none of it.
Astakhov is looking for a triangle but Orkas pushes his legs off easily.
Orkas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Astakhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orkas has managed to get both his arms back between Astakhov's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Orkas manages to pass to side control.
Astakhov trying to control here.
Orkas controlling the pace.
Astakhov wants to control but Orkas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Astakhov as Orkas shoots in.
Orkas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astakhov as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Orkas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astakhov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Orkas's guard now.
Shamil Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Orkas.
Astakhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orkas looking for a sweep. Not yet Orkas, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Astakhov is fighting to break Orkas's control of his arms but Orkas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orkas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Astakhov.
Orkas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orkas keeping moving, preventing Astakhov from controlling successfully.
Astakhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Astakhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orkas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orkas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Astakhov is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orkas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orkas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Astakhov had his way with Sandor Orkas in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Orkas misses with a takedown attempt - Astakhov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orkas misses with a takedown attempt
and Astakhov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orkas's guard.
Orkas seems keen to control Astakhov's posture.
Astakhov postures up in Orkas's guard and throws a big left but Orkas blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orkas holds on and takes a little breather.
Orkas trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Astakhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Astakhov advances to half guard.
Astakhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orkas keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is really struggling to control Orkas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orkas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamil Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Orkas.
Astakhov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas looks for a takedown but Astakhov sprawls well.
Orkas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orkas showed some decent athleticism there.
Orkas wants to pass to mount but Astakhov is defending the position.
Astakhov keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov wants to get back to full guard.
Astakhov is trying to control but Orkas passes into side control!
Astakhov is looking for a sweep.
Astakhov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Orkas looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov working to try and regain half guard.
Astakhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orkas controlling his opponent.
Astakhov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sandor Orkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamil Astakhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astakhov wants to control but Orkas is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shamil Astakhov.
I think Astakhov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Astakhov!
Shamil Astakhov retains his heavyweight title!
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