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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bajau Jabrik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Naumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bajau Jabrik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Naumov! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jabrik shoots and misses and Naumov counters with a nice uppercut. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jabrik thinking. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bajau Jabrik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jabrik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Naumov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Naumov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jabrik uses from the top position. Naumov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jabrik's guard. Naumov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Naumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jabrik has his feet on Naumov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Jabrik is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jabrik misses with a takedown enabling Naumov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov counters with a nice uppercut. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters by clinching up. Naumov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jabrik is defending well. Naumov drags the fight down to the ground.
Naumov controlling the position. Let's hope that Naumov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Naumov wants to sweep here but Jabrik controlling him for the moment. Naumov pulls Jabrik in close to prevent any damage. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Naumov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jabrik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Jabrik shoots and misses and Naumov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Jabrik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jabrik with a poor takedown and Naumov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naumov. Naumov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jabrik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Naumov wants the takedown. Jabrik is fighting it off but Naumov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jabrik's guard against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jabrik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Naumov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Naumov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Naumov controlling from the top position. Naumov postures up in Jabrik's guard and throws a big left but Jabrik blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Naumov stands and throws Jabrik's legs to the side, diving into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jabrik is trying to get back to his feet. Naumov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jabrik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Naumov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naumov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Naumov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jabrik is avoiding damage well.
Naumov tries to stand but Jabrik is controlling his head. Naumov misses with the ground and pound. Naumov throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Jabrik seems a little lost for a moment, as Naumov dominates the positioning. Naumov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jabrik defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Naumov scores with a couple of short elbows. Jabrik trying to remain calm as Naumov controls from the top position. Jabrik is not content to let Naumov control the position. Jabrik is trying to buck Naumov off. Jabrik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Naumov.
Naumov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jabrik to his feet. Jabrik with a lazy takedown attempt and Naumov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jabrik misses with a takedown attempt and Naumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Naumov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jabrik doesn't succeed with the takedown and Naumov counters with a stiff right hand. Naumov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Naumov is trying to drag Jabrik to the mat but Jabrik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Naumov jumps guard and drags Jabrik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Naumov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabrik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bajau Jabrik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jabrik tries for a takedown but Naumov circles away easily and Naumov counters with a series of strikes. Jabrik will be more careful next time no doubt. Jabrik with a lazy takedown attempt and Naumov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Naumov has Jabrik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jabrik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Naumov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Naumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naumov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naumov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Naumov is working an open guard so Jabrik takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bajau Jabrik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jabrik misses with a takedown letting Naumov counter with a right hand. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jabrik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Naumov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jabrik has his takedown stuffed and Naumov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Naumov decides to pull guard. Jabrik gets to his feet. Naumov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Jabrik with a lazy takedown attempt and Naumov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bajau Jabrik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jabrik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Naumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jabrik misses with a takedown attempt and Naumov counters with a straight right hand. Jabrik with a lazy takedown attempt and Jabrik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabrik misses with a takedown attempt and Naumov counters with a stiff right hand. Jabrik doesn't succeed with the takedown and Naumov counters with a right hand to the body. Jabrik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Naumov counters with a nice uppercut. Jabrik shoots and misses and Naumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jabrik misses with a takedown attempt and Naumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jabrik with a poor takedown and Naumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jabrik has his takedown stuffed and Naumov counters with a stiff right hand. Jabrik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Naumov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters by clinching up. Naumov can't get the takedown.
Naumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Naumov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jabrik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Naumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naumov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jabrik uses from the top position. Jabrik stands and steps away. Naumov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jabrik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Naumov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jabrik tries for a takedown but Naumov circles away easily and Naumov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jabrik thinking. Jabrik doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Naumov to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Naumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jabrik doesn't succeed with the takedown and Naumov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jabrik tries for a takedown but Naumov circles away easily and Naumov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bajau Jabrik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabrik with a poor takedown and Naumov counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jabrik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Naumov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jabrik tries for a takedown but Naumov circles away easily and Naumov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jabrik has his takedown stuffed and Naumov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jabrik fails with the takedown and Naumov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jabrik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Naumov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jabrik with a lazy takedown attempt and Naumov counters with a straight right hand. Jabrik misses with a takedown attempt and Naumov counters with a straight right hand. Jabrik misses with a takedown attempt and Naumov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jabrik tries for a takedown but Naumov circles away easily and Naumov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naumov decides to pull guard. Naumov has his hands on Jabrik's head, controlling the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naumov can do anything to dispel that myth. Naumov wants to sweep here but Jabrik controlling him for the moment. 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! Naumov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jabrik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jabrik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Naumov counters with a straight right hand. Jabrik shoots and misses and Naumov counters with a two punch combo. Jabrik with a poor takedown enabling Naumov to counter with a crisp jab. Jabrik doesn't succeed with the takedown and Naumov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Naumov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naumov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jabrik uses from the top position. Jabrik gets to his feet - Naumov follows without any prompting. Jabrik has his takedown stuffed and Jabrik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vladimir Naumov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jabrik has his takedown stuffed enabling Naumov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jabrik with a lazy takedown attempt and Naumov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters with a stiff right hand. Jabrik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jabrik tries for a takedown but Naumov circles away easily and Naumov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jabrik misses with a takedown and Naumov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jabrik has his takedown stuffed and Naumov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Vladimir Naumov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Naumov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Naumov!
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energy
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pop
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