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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugurt Bugurtov (ranked 4354 p4p, 434 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 2807 p4p, 287 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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280 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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273 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bugurt Bugurtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bugurtov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bugurtov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmes. Holmes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bugurtov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holmes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bugurtov pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bugurtov slips under a jab from Holmes.
Bugurtov appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bugurtov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bugurtov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bugurtov looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Bugurtov sizes up Holmes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bugurtov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bugurtov cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Holmes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugurtov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bugurtov scores with a three punch combo!
Bugurtov fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmes walks into a stiff left hand from Bugurtov.
Oooh a lovely combination from Bugurtov sends Holmes down but not out. Bugurtov dives into side control looking to finish.
Holmes is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Bugurtov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Holmes is still in real trouble! Can Bugurtov finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
Bugurtov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holmes looks to move to half guard but instead Bugurtov has passed into mount! Damn!
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Bugurtov looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holmes tries to hold on but Bugurtov postures up.
Holmes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holmes is bucking up trying to escape but Bugurtov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bugurtov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Holmes is still trying to improve position.
Bugurtov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape.
Holmes tries to hold on but Bugurtov pushes him away.
Bugurtov landing shots from mount.
Bugurtov tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Holmes tries to reverse the position but Bugurtov maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugurtov looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Holmes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bugurtov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holmes regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bugurtov lands a nice short elbow.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bugurtov's guard.
Bugurtov pulls Holmes in to control the position.
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Bugurtov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bugurtov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Bugurtov keeps moving.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Bugurtov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bugurtov moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Bugurtov feints a jab promting Holmes to slip. Bugurtov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holmes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bugurtov.
Bugurtov looks to land a combination. Holmes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice straight punches there by Bugurtov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bugurtov.
Bugurt Bugurtov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bugurtov drops Holmes with a left and a right! Oh, Holmes is hurt - Bugurtov dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
Holmes wants to control but Bugurtov postures up.
Holmes is not content to let Bugurtov control the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bugurtov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bugurtov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Holmes wants to control but Bugurtov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Bugurtov is very close to passing his half guard.
Bugurtov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bugurtov connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Bugurtov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Holmes gets full guard.
That's two 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.
Holmes controls Bugurtov momentarily but Bugurtov frees himself.
Bugurtov stays in close to Holmes's body and controls the position.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bugurtov is aware though and is defending well.
Bugurt Bugurtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bugurtov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bugurtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bugurtov is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugurtov is trying to maintain the position but Holmes is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bugurtov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes trying to control but Bugurtov is working from the bottom.
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bugurtov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bugurtov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bugurtov!
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bugurtov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Holmes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bugurtov keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Bugurtov trying to control the position.
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Bugurtov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bugurtov manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Bugurtov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bugurt Bugurtov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Holmes throws a looping overhand right but Bugurtov ducks down to avoid it.
Bugurtov misses with a body shot.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bugurtov.
Holmes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bugurtov tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Bugurtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bugurtov throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bugurtov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bugurtov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bugurtov misses.
Bugurtov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bugurtov gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugurtov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holmes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Bugurtov keeps moving and retains side control.
Bugurtov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Holmes to see if he's OK.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes keeps trying to improve his position.
Holmes tries to control but Bugurtov manages to take his back.
Holmes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugurtov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holmes tries to break free.
Good control from Bugurtov.
Holmes tries to roll but Bugurtov sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Holmes tries to roll but Bugurtov sticks to his back.
Bugurtov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bugurtov's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Bugurtov controls the action.
Bugurtov not allowing Holmes to control his hands.
Bugurt Bugurtov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Holmes can't escape the position.
Hank Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugurtov controlling from the back.
Bugurtov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Holmes can't escape the position.
Holmes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bugurtov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holmes's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bugurt Bugurtov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bugurtov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bugurt Bugurtov!
After the big win, Bugurt Bugurtov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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FIGHT
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