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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zaurbek Tabolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimi Koivisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimi Koivisto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Tabolov!
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, Kimi Koivisto!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabolov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koivisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tabolov.
Koivisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tabolov.
Tabolov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tabolov is looking to take a break and control but Koivisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koivisto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tabolov.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep. Tabolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tabolov.
Koivisto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koivisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tabolov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tabolov.
Tabolov with the ground and pound but Koivisto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koivisto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Tabolov from controlling successfully.
Tabolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Tabolov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koivisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Tabolov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koivisto.
Tabolov is rocked!
Koivisto misses with a combination
and Tabolov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koivisto!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tabolov trying to control the position but Koivisto is working away.
Tabolov is chipping away with strikes.
Tabolov looks up at the clock and then as Koivisto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tabolov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tabolov is looking to take a break and control but Koivisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tabolov throws an elbow but Koivisto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tabolov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto looking for a sweep but Tabolov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Koivisto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Koivisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koivisto is squirming around, avoiding Tabolov's attempts to control the action.
Tabolov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Koivisto is bucking up trying to escape but Tabolov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tabolov.
Tabolov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tabolov throwing strikes here but Koivisto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tabolov working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tabolov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tabolov misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Tabolov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tabolov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koivisto was covering up waiting for the punch and Tabolov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tabolov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Koivisto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Koivisto gets underhooks to prevent Tabolov's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Koivisto scores a nice knee to the body.
Koivisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tabolov wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto tries to bum rush Tabolov with a series of wild strikes but Tabolov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tabolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koivisto on his heels. He'll look to pass Koivisto's guard now, I'm sure.
Tabolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tabolov wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving.
Tabolov works over Koivisto with some ground and pound from guard.
Koivisto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tabolov is controlling him.
Tabolov stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov postures up in Koivisto's guard and throws a big left but Koivisto blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tabolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tabolov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tabolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koivisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tabolov shoots in for a double leg but Koivisto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaurbek Tabolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabolov shoots in but Koivisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tabolov sets himself, and Koivisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Tabolov avoids it this time.
Tabolov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koivisto swivels and escapes.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Koivisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivisto tries to bum rush Tabolov with a series of wild strikes but Tabolov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tabolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Koivisto. Those never looked like landing.
Kimi Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koivisto is breathing heavily.
Koivisto throws a combination. Tabolov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Tabolov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koivisto throws a right hand that Tabolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tabolov also avoids with ease.
Tabolov misses with a takedown attempt - Koivisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koivisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Tabolov seems to have got his legs back now.
Koivisto lands a two punch combo.
Koivisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tabolov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koivisto won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tabolov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koivisto some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tabolov cracks Koivisto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tabolov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Koivisto down.
Tabolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koivisto keeps working.
Tabolov working the ground and pound.
Tabolov wants to control but Koivisto is keeping him busy.
Tabolov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Koivisto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimi Koivisto 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tabolov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koivisto's half guard.
Zaurbek Tabolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tabolov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tabolov trying to control from Koivisto's half guard. Koivisto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tabolov throws a strike but Koivisto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tabolov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Tabolov keeps moving.
Koivisto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Tabolov.
Tabolov is trying to control the position but Koivisto postures up.
Koivisto looking to sit in guard and control but Tabolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koivisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Tabolov from controlling successfully.
Tabolov throws an elbow that misses. Koivisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tabolov's guard. Nice move by Koivisto!
Tabolov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koivisto manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Tabolov from controlling successfully.
Koivisto wants to stand up but Tabolov is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tabolov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tabolov lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov trying to control but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
Tabolov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto has momentary wrist control but Tabolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Tabolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koivisto's head.
Tabolov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tabolov throwing strikes from guard but Koivisto blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tabolov in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a nice looking combination but Tabolov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tabolov shoots in and bounces Koivisto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koivisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tabolov looking to sit in guard and control but Koivisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tabolov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tabolov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koivisto manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaurbek Tabolov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tabolov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaurbek Tabolov!
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energy
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hype
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