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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zero Udala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Udala comes to the cage accompanied by The Beach Boys - Wouldn't it be nice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zero Udala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udala drops Novikov with a left right combo! Udala follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Evgeni Novikov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udala wants to stand but Novikov is controlling his arm.
Novikov struggling a bit here.
Novikov tries to buck Udala off but Udala is having none of it.
Udala tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Novikov's face as Udala controls the position.
Udala advances to mount.
Udala goes for an armbar but Novikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Novikov.
Novikov stops Udala from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov trying to control but Udala is working from the bottom.
Novikov looking to pass the guard.
Novikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Novikov looking to sit in guard and control but Udala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Udala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Udala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Novikov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Udala is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Novikov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Udala's back instead.
Udala breaks Novikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Novikov keeping full guard, as Udala tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udala decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Novikov shoots in but Udala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Udala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Novikov lands in his opponent's guard.
Novikov looks gassed!
Udala wants to stand and escape but Novikov is having none of it.
Udala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Novikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Novikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Novikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Novikov trying to control the action but Udala is working from the bottom.
Novikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Udala rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Novikov's guard! Nice work there by Udala!
Novikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zero Udala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Novikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Udala jabs at Novikov's body.
Udala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novikov.
Udala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Udala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udala lands with a shot to the body.
Udala throws a head kick that misses.
Novikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evgeni Novikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooh a lovely combination from Udala sends Novikov down but not out. Udala dives into side control looking to finish.
Novikov is rocked!
Novikov tries to buck Udala off but Udala is having none of it.
Udala decides to stand up, so the ref orders Novikov to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab-cross combination lands for Udala and sends Novikov crashing to the mat! Udala follows him down to the mat - Novikov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Novikov is still in real trouble! Can Udala finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Udala here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Novikov wants to get back to full guard but Udala has passed into side control.
Novikov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udala stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A head kick misses from Udala.
Udala throws a series of punches but Novikov avoids them all with ease.
Udala throws a sloppy head kick and Novikov moves out of range easily.
Novikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Novikov looking to pass the guard.
Novikov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov looking to sit in guard and control but Udala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Novikov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Udala has picked Novikov up and slammed him! Novikov can't keep hold of the triangle and Udala manages to pass to side control!
Udala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Udala scores with a three punch combo!
Udala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Udala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Udala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udala lands a jab-cross combination.
Udala is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Udala throws a nice looking combination but Novikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Udala walks into a straight right hand from Novikov.
Novikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Novikov prevents Udala from getting back to his feet.
Udala is wriggling around but Novikov manages to pass to half guard.
Novikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Udala!
Udala defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Novikov.
Udala avoids a series of strikes thrown by Novikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Udala has worked his arm free - good work by Udala!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novikov in the domination position with Udala hanging on.
Udala can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Udala is looking to regain half guard here but Novikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Novikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Udala has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zero Udala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Novikov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Novikov tries to clinch but Udala is having none of it.
Udala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Novikov can do to turn this around?
Udala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novikov.
Novikov pushes Udala up against the cage in a clinch.
Novikov has Udala pushed against the cage.
Udala is looking to break free of the clinch but Novikov has double underhooks.
Novikov lands an elbow inside that Udala shrugs off.
It looks like Zero Udala has been cut.
Udala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zero Udala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udala throws a head kick but Novikov moves out of range.
Udala throws a head kick that misses.
Novikov is looking to clinch.
Zero Udala is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udala catches Novikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Udala misses with an uppercut. Novikov saw that one coming.
Udala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Udala throws a head kick but Novikov moves out of range.
Novikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Novikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Udala looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Udala looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Udala!
Novikov tries to improve position but can't.
Novikov trying his best to control but Udala has mounted him.
Novikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Udala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novikov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Udala stands up from mount. Strange move.
Udala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Udala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novikov moves away.
Udala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice combination there by Udala.
Udala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Udala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Udala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Udala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novikov tries to clinch there but Udala circles away.
Udala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novikov throws out the jab.
Udala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Novikov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Udala.
Novikov tries to clinch up.
Novikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Udala misses the shot to the body.
Udala misses with a low kick.
Novikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Novikov is looking to clinch.
Evgeni Novikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Udala throws a sloppy head kick and Novikov moves out of range easily.
Udala throws a sloppy head kick and Novikov moves out of range easily.
Novikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Udala tries to land a front kick but Novikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Novikov stops Udala from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udala is trying to control but can't.
Udala trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Novikov manages to pass to mount!
Novikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Udala defends it well.
Udala wants to get back to his feet.
Novikov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeni Novikov!
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