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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Clemons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kalimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
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240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brett Clemons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Kalimov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalimov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kalimov duly obliges.
Clemons gets tackled into the cage by Kalimov. Kalimov maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clemons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clemons breaks from the clinch.
Kalimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Clemons circles away.
Kalimov moves into range and clinches up with Clemons.
Kalimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalimov clinches up with Clemons and pushes him back against the cage.
Kalimov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clemons is defending well.
Clemons breaks the clinch.
A combination from Kalimov does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kalimov. Those never looked like landing.
Clemons tries to counter with a takedown but Kalimov is quick to defend against it.
Kalimov wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalimov throws a head kick but Clemons moves out of range.
Clemons tries for a takedown but Kalimov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalimov tries to clinch up
and Clemons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clemons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clemons is thwarting Kalimov's attempts to control the position.
Clemons wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalimov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalimov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clemons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clemons's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalimov is looking for the choke from the back position but Clemons is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kalimov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kalimov is hanging on to Clemons's back as he tries to escape.
Clemons is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kalimov gets his way!
Clemons can't escape the position.
Kalimov biding his time, controlling Clemons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalimov is working the ground and pound. Can Clemons escape?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalimov looking to break Clemons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clemons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kalimov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kalimov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clemons has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kalimov looks winded!
Clemons is really stuck here.
Clemons turns into Kalimov and is now in his guard.
Kalimov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemons won't allow Kalimov to sweep him here.
Clemons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clemons 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.
Kalimov has his foot on Clemons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clemons works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalimov has Clemons pulled in close to control his posture.
Clemons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kalimov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clemons tries to break the clinch but Kalimov is controlling the position.
Clemons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clemons throws a sloppy head kick and Kalimov moves out of range easily.
Kalimov tries to clinch but Clemons is having none of it.
Clemons is looking to counter the offense by Kalimov and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clemons.
Kalimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clemons tries to counter by clinching up but Kalimov breaks away and moves out of range.
Clemons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clemons attempts a counter takedown but Kalimov avoids it well and moves away.
Kalimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clemons gets tackled into the cage by Kalimov. Kalimov maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalimov gets caught flat footed, as Clemons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kalimov 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.
Kalimov controls Clemons momentarily but Clemons frees himself.
Clemons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalimov's guard.
Kalimov looking to control.
Clemons 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.
Clemons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalimov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalimov trying to keep a closed guard but Clemons is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clemons has gone for a leg lock! Kalimov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clemons's guard.
Kalimov wants to control from the top but Clemons keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalimov looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalimov tries to clinch but Clemons is having none of it.
Clemons misses with a takedown attempt - Kalimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kalimov. No joy for Clemons on that attempt.
No joy there for Kalimov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clemons closes the distance and clinches up with Kalimov, looking for a takedown. Clemons pushes Kalimov against the cage but Kalimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Clemons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalimov moves into the clinch.
Kalimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Clemons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clemons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clemons throws a head kick but Kalimov moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kalimov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalimov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clemons.
Kalimov lands with a right hand.
Kalimov gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clemons is looking to break free of the clinch but Kalimov has double underhooks.
Clemons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clemons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Kalimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kalimov moves in looking to clinch but Clemons pushes him off.
No luck for Kalimov with that takedown attempt.
Kalimov misses with a double jab
and Clemons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clemons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clemons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clemons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalimov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Clemons circles away.
Clemons is looking to counter the offense by Kalimov and move into the clinch.
Kalimov stuffs the takedown.
Clemons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalimov looks to land a combination but Clemons avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalimov.
Clemons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clemons throws a head kick that misses
and Kalimov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clemons pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clemons being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clemons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalimov wants to control from the top but Clemons keeps moving.
Kalimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalimov wants to pass the guard but Clemons is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clemons's hands.
Clemons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kalimov shoots in for a double leg but Clemons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clemons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clemons has Kalimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Clemons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brett Clemons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kalimov.
Clemons gets underhooks to prevent Kalimov's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalimov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Clemons manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalimov is defending against the submission attempts here by Clemons.
Clemons is working for a kimura but Kalimov is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri Kalimov.
I've got Kalimov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Kalimov!
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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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