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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marailov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Вставай. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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191 cm
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267 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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198 cm
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245 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Man misses with a body shot.
Man has Marailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Marailov taking a breather. A nice right hand lands inside from Marailov. A nice right hand lands inside from Marailov. Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man working aggressively here.
Marailov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Marailov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Marailov tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg. Marailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man not landing any meaningful shots this time. Marailov tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg. Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Marailov is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. We've been hearing good reports from Marailov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Man throws a big elbow that misses. Man passes easily into side control. Nice work. Marailov is looking to reverse the position. Man working the ground and pound but Marailov is defending the strikes. Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Marailov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man scoring with punches and elbows. Marailov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Man working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Marailov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow. Marailov regains half guard, as Man was trying to land strikes. Man trying to control the pace. Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marailov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marailov's head. Marailov is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard. Nice strikes from Man there. Man controlling the action here. Marailov manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marailov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Man connects with a couple of short punches. Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Marailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Man cracks Marailov with a solid left hand. Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Marailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marailov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man 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.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Marailov looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely. Man catches Marailov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marailov is just out of range. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Man. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Man missing with a left hand there. Marailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Man lands with a nice body punch. Marailov works the jab nicely.
It looks like Super Man has been cut. 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! Marailov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marailov there as he acknowledges the shot. A big right from Marailov misses. Marailov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov. Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Man does a little dance to reset his feet. Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range. Man lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man clobbers Marailov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Marailov swinging wildly here.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup. Marailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marailov finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head. Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Man instigates a clinch. Marailov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow. Marailov misses with the head strike.
Marailov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Marailov as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Marailov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage. Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marailov. A nice right hand lands inside from Man. Marailov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Man looking to stall.
Marailov gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow. Marailov takes a shot to the head. Marailov lands a body shot. Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands with a short shot to the head. Marailov blocks a body shot from Man. Marailov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man prevents a body shot from Marailov. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marailov. Marailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marailov cracks Man with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marailov stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Man pushes Marailov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Man blocking some punches.
Marailov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marailov lands with a light punch inside. Marailov throws a head punch that misses. Man tries to stall but Marailov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow. Marailov taking a breather. Marailov taking a breather. Good body shot from Man.
Man looking for a takedown. Gustav Marailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man. A short left from Man. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow. Super Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Marailov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Man blocks an uppercut.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marailov misses with some punches.
Marailov is pushing Man up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A head punch blocked on the inside by Man. Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marailov after a bit of a struggle. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marailov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A body shot lands from Man.
Man wants a takedown.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marailov. Marailov blocking some punches.
Man stalls. Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Marailov can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marailov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Super Man will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Super Man's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Man is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov. Marailov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Man cracks Marailov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Man lands with a straight right. Marailov didn't see that one coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Man avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Marailov throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease. Man scores with a jab. Marailov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Marailov misses with a low kick as Man jumps back. Man fails with a takedown attempt. Marailov connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss. Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marailov tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marailov to the ground. Marailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gustav Marailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man. Marailov takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses. Man lands with a nice body punch. Marailov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marailov manages to avoid it. Marailov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Marailov works Man's body with a nice hook. Man cracks Marailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marailov did well to prevent Man getting side control. Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Gustav Marailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Man throwing shots but Marailov is blocking nicely. Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marailov defending well though. Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marailov to regain full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Marailov has wrist control. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marailov holds on and takes a little breather. Marailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man postures up in Marailov's guard and throws a big left but Marailov blocks it. Man with a flurry of punches that miss. Man wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Marailov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Man postures up in Marailov's guard and throws a big left but Marailov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Marailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Marailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Marailov keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Marailov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Super Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Man lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight! Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Man 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man! Our winner, Super Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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