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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hardis Zakarov (ranked 6311 p4p, 557 weight class) and AbdulAziz Shakamutdinov (ranked 5067 p4p, 502 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hardis Zakarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AbdulAziz Shakamutdinov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakamutdinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zakarov tries to avoid it but Shakamutdinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zakarov to the ground. Zakarov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shakamutdinov is looking to clinch.
Shakamutdinov darts in looking for a takedown but Zakarov gets double underhooks and turns Shakamutdinov into the cage.
Shakamutdinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardis Zakarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AbdulAziz Shakamutdinov.
A head kick misses from Zakarov.
Shakamutdinov looking to score a takedown here. Zakarov is defending well but Shakamutdinov drives through and ends up in Zakarov's guard.
Shakamutdinov looks winded!
Zakarov controlling the position.
Zakarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shakamutdinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zakarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shakamutdinov manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakamutdinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakamutdinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Zakarov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shakamutdinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zakarov is working away from the top position though.
Zakarov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shakamutdinov is just riding it out for now. Zakarov eventually gives up the hold.
Zakarov is working for a kimura but Shakamutdinov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zakarov wants to take a breather but Shakamutdinov is having none of it.
Zakarov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Zakarov misses with a low kick.
Zakarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakamutdinov unleashes a big counter combination but Zakarov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakamutdinov looks for a takedown but Zakarov sprawls well.
Shakamutdinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakarov defends well and Shakamutdinov ends up having to push Zakarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zakarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakamutdinov.
Shakamutdinov dives in and grabs Zakarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zakarov pushes down on Shakamutdinov's head and hops out.
Zakarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zakarov gets a double leg takedown into Shakamutdinov's guard.
Shakamutdinov wants to get back to his feet but Zakarov passes into half guard.
Zakarov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zakarov with shots to the head and body - Shakamutdinov looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakarov with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakarov content just to control the position here.
Zakarov looking to secure an arm triangle but Shakamutdinov defends it well.
Zakarov looking to secure an arm triangle but Shakamutdinov defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakarov controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardis Zakarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zakarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shakamutdinov quickly recovers to half guard.
Zakarov working the head and body with strikes.
Zakarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zakarov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zakarov controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakamutdinov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zakarov landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarov controlling the pace for now.
Shakamutdinov is breathing heavily.
Zakarov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakamutdinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shakamutdinov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Shakamutdinov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zakarov working the ground and pound effectively.
Zakarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shakamutdinov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakarov lands a nice shot to the head.
Zakarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Zakarov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zakarov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zakarov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shakamutdinov has worked his arm free - good work by Shakamutdinov!
Zakarov working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakarov controlling the position from side mount.
Shakamutdinov is trying to control Zakarov's posture but Zakarov avoids it.
Zakarov controls the position.
Shakamutdinov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zakarov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shakamutdinov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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.
Zakarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Shakamutdinov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakarov is working for a guillotine from mount but Shakamutdinov frees his head quite easily.
Shakamutdinov is in a horrible position here. Zakarov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardis Zakarov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zakarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zakarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zakarov gets to his feet. Shakamutdinov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zakarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakamutdinov wants to improve his position but Zakarov is controlling well.
Shakamutdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zakarov stands up and beckons Shakamutdinov to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakarov rushes Shakamutdinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zakarov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zakarov is pressed up against the cage. Shakamutdinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zakarov down to the mat. Zakarov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shakamutdinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zakarov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zakarov throws a head kick that misses.
Shakamutdinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zakarov counters with a nice body shot.
Shakamutdinov tries to keep at a distance but Zakarov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zakarov breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakamutdinov blocks a head kick by Zakarov.
Zakarov moves into the clinch successfully.
Shakamutdinov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zakarov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardis Zakarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AbdulAziz Shakamutdinov.
Zakarov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shakamutdinov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zakarov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zakarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakamutdinov is defending well for now.
Zakarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakamutdinov can do to turn this around?
Zakarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shakamutdinov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakamutdinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zakarov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakamutdinov managing to block the knees to the body from Zakarov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Zakarov.
Zakarov is struggling to control the position.
Zakarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shakamutdinov tries to sprawl but Zakarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zakarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakamutdinov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shakamutdinov tries to roll over but Zakarov keeps him under control.
Zakarov trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zakarov.
Zakarov continues to hold on tight.
Hardis Zakarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardis Zakarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zakarov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardis Zakarov!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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