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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unz Unz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 cm
27
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
27
212 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Kirillov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Unz Unz! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Unz shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirillov's guard. Unz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirillov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirillov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirillov! Unz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kirillov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirillov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Unz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Unz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Unz wants to get back to full guard. Kirillov is looking for a kimura but Unz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirillov to get the leverage. Kirillov is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kirillov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kirillov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Unz is looking to improve his position but Kirillov isn't that keen on the idea. Kirillov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unz is looking to escape. Unz working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kirillov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Unz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kirillov looking for a guillotine from mount but Unz is having none of it. Kirillov wants to control the pace but Unz is squirming around nicely. Unz tries to reverse the position but Kirillov maintains control. Kirillov is working for a guillotine from mount but Unz frees his head quite easily.
Kirillov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Unz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Unz shrugs it off. Unz is trying desperately to improve position. Kirillov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Unz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kirillov is keen to just control but Unz is a slippery customer. Kirillov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Unz wants to improve his position but Kirillov is controlling well.
Kirillov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Unz tries to roll over but Kirillov keeps him under control. Kirillov controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kirillov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Unz has managed to free his arm - good work. Kirillov wants to work for an arm triangle but Unz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirillov is looking for a kimura but Unz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirillov to get the leverage. Unz is looking for a sweep. Kirillov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kirillov seems to be working for a kimura but Unz defends the submission attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kirillov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Unz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirillov. Kirillov moves into full mount! Unz won't be happy about that! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Kirillov dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slow jab from Kirillov misses its intended target. Unz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kirillov misses with a left hand and Unz counters with a head kick. That will keep Kirillov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Kirillov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unz.
Unz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirillov was covering up waiting for the punch and Unz finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kirillov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Unz throws a big right hand that misses. Unz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Unz advances position into side control! Unz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirillov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirillov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Unz is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirillov is defending well. Kirillov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Unz's best efforts. Unz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kirillov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kirillov has his feet on Unz's thighs here. He's pushed Unz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Unz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Kirillov! An out of breath Max Kirillov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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
32% |
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