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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by I Have a Dream. Marailov has chosen Вставай as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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13 - 10 - 0 |
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267 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov misses with a hook. Asanov ducked under it nicely.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marailov misses with an uppercut
and Asanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.
Asanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Marailov misses.
Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Asanov.
Asanov moves away from the strike by Marailov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Guljigit Asanov has been cut.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Asanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Asanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asanov dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Asanov walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asanov misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marailov. Marailov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asanov throws the left hand but Marailov avoids the punch easily.
Marailov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asanov.
Asanov throws a lazy right hand but Marailov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Asanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asanov shoots in and bounces Marailov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Asanov throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marailov controlling the position.
Marailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov has a closed guard, preventing Asanov from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marailov is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asanov is on top in guard.
Asanov stands and steps away. Marailov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Marailov's head.
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!
Asanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Asanov slips a jab and a cross from Marailov.
Asanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asanov connects with a jab.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asanov at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Marailov finds it's target.
Asanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marailov circles away.
Asanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Marailov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is getting worse.
Marailov takes a swing at Asanov's ribcage but misses.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
Marailov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asanov dives in and grabs Marailov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marailov pushes down on Asanov's head and hops out.
Marailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marailov throws out a counter right but Asanov avoids it with no problem.
Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marailov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asanov.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Asanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Asanov wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving.
Asanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marailov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asanov works over Marailov with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guljigit Asanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Asanov closes the distance and clinches up with Marailov, looking for a takedown. Asanov pushes Marailov against the cage but Marailov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asanov slips under a jab from Marailov.
Marailov misses with the combination.
Marailov staying out of range there.
Asanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marailov to the mat! Marailov manages to get full guard.
Asanov won't allow Marailov to sweep him here.
Asanov wanted to stand there but Marailov had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Marailov has wrist control.
Asanov wants to stand but Marailov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov stands and steps away. Marailov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marailov throws a right and a left that Asanov avoids nicely.
Marailov throws a push kick but Asanov slaps the foot to one side.
Asanov avoids a kick to the body.
Asanov throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Asanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Marailov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marailov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asanov slips under a jab.
Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marailov's guard.
Asanov gets to his feet. Marailov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asanov checks a low kick from Marailov.
Marailov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asanov.
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!
Asanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guljigit Asanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Asanov lands.
Nice defenses there by Marailov.
Asanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marailov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asanov somewhat.
Asanov misses with a straight right.
Marailov leaves Asanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Marailov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marailov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asanov.
Marailov throws out a counter right but Asanov avoids it with no problem.
Marailov lands a nice hook to Asanov's body. Asanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marailov throws a hook but Asanov avoids it easily.
Marailov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asanov. Asanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guljigit Asanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asanov manages to avoid it.
Asanov throws a body punch but Marailov moves out of range.
Marailov throws a body shot but no joy.
Asanov misses with a wild body shot.
Asanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Asanov fails to land the takedown.
Marailov dodges the punch combination from Asanov.
Asanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asanov looks for a takedown but Marailov sprawls well.
Marailov tries to bum rush Asanov with a series of wild strikes but Asanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov throws a shot from downtown. Asanov moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marailov.
Asanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marailov quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Marailov is trying to maintain the position but Asanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Asanov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Asanov looks to land a strike but Marailov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Asanov is looking to stand up but Marailov won't let him.
Guljigit Asanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Marailov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guljigit Asanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Asanov does no damage.
Asanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marailov.
Asanov connects with a right hand. Marailov shakes it off.
Asanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marailov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asanov gets the takedown into side control.
Asanov decides to stand back up. Asanov steps back and let's Marailov get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
Asanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanov preventing the sweep.
Marailov has his feet on Asanov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Asanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marailov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Marailov misses.
Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marailov lands with a big left! Asanov is wobbled badly! Marailov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Asanov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustav Marailov!
A relieved looking Gustav Marailov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Guljigit Asanov had this to say: 'best 2 of 3?'.
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energy
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hype
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