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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvid Tarkelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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200 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Chikatilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arvid Tarkelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatilo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Arvid Tarkelson has been cut.
Chikatilo tries to clinch there but Tarkelson circles away.
Chikatilo throws a right and a left that Tarkelson avoids nicely.
Tarkelson clinches.
Chikatilo throws an elbow that misses.
Chikatilo can't break the clinch.
Tarkelson managing to block the knees to the body from Chikatilo.
Tarkelson jumps guard but Chikatilo stands there with Tarkelson around his waist. Tarkelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tarkelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tarkelson pulls guard successfully.
Tarkelson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chikatilo darts in trying to clinch
and Tarkelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarkelson.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tarkelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarkelson can't get the takedown.
Andrei Chikatilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvid Tarkelson.
Tarkelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chikatilo prevents it.
Tarkelson is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarkelson wants a takedown.
Tarkelson jumps guard but Chikatilo stands there with Tarkelson around his waist. Tarkelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chikatilo connects with a knee to the head.
Chikatilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarkelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Chikatilo closes the distance but Tarkelson moves to the side
and Tarkelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Tarkelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tarkelson looks gassed!
Chikatilo is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarkelson gets an underhook and turns Chikatilo into the cage.
Chikatilo misses with a knee strike.
Chikatilo pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chikatilo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarkelson jumps guard but Chikatilo stands there with Tarkelson around his waist. Tarkelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarkelson avoiding damage as Chikatilo throws knees to the body.
Chikatilo lands a nice knee to the body.
Chikatilo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tarkelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Chikatilo misses with a knee to the head.
Chikatilo wants to stall.
Tarkelson tries to stall but Chikatilo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tarkelson as Chikatilo tries to tie him up.
Maybe Chikatilo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Tarkelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chikatilo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chikatilo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chikatilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chikatilo lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarkelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chikatilo missing with knees to the body.
Chikatilo looking to slow down the pace here.
Chikatilo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chikatilo tries to land a knee to the head but Tarkelson blocks with his arms.
Tarkelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Tarkelson slows down the pace here.
Chikatilo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tarkelson tries to pull guard but Chikatilo won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tarkelson pulls Chikatilo into guard.
Chikatilo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarkelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chikatilo is controlling him.
Tarkelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikatilo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chikatilo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chikatilo throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarkelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chikatilo!
Tarkelson controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chikatilo is trying to stand.
Tarkelson controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Chikatilo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvid Tarkelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarkelson. That's going to slow Chikatilo down.
Chikatilo stuffs the takedown.
Chikatilo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tarkelson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chikatilo follows into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarkelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tarkelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chikatilo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tarkelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tarkelson taking some punishment here, with Chikatilo in his half guard.
Chikatilo slips a nice elbow through Tarkelson's hands, connecting with Tarkelson's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chikatilo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tarkelson.
Chikatilo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tarkelson to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chikatilo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Tarkelson misses
and Chikatilo counters with a straight right hand.
Chikatilo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarkelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarkelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tarkelson has managed to clinch.
Chikatilo breaks the clinch.
Tarkelson closes the distance and clinches.
Tarkelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chikatilo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarkelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tarkelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chikatilo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarkelson lands a jab to the nose.
Tarkelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarkelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatilo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarkelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarkelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chikatilo's guard now.
Tarkelson won't allow Chikatilo to get back to his feet.
Chikatilo wants to sweep but no luck.
Chikatilo is working an open guard so Tarkelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tarkelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikatilo darts in trying to clinch
and Tarkelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarkelson.
Chikatilo misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tarkelson wants to break free but Chikatilo has control.
Tarkelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikatilo has double underhooks.
Tarkelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chikatilo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andrei Chikatilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvid Tarkelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarkelson has double underhooks.
Tarkelson has Chikatilo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chikatilo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tarkelson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chikatilo gets underhooks to prevent Tarkelson's takedown attempt.
Chikatilo tries to land a knee to the head but Tarkelson blocks with his arms.
Tarkelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chikatilo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chikatilo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarkelson is trying to drag Chikatilo to the mat but Chikatilo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chikatilo tries to land a knee to the head but Tarkelson blocks with his arms.
Tarkelson pulls guard.
Tarkelson trying to keep a closed guard but Chikatilo is proving a slippery customer.
Chikatilo wants to stand but Tarkelson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chikatilo throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarkelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarkelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chikatilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarkelson is retaining full guard.
Chikatilo preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tarkelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chikatilo looks to clinch
and Tarkelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarkelson.
Chikatilo has had enough of the clinch but Tarkelson keeps him there for the moment.
Tarkelson wants to break free but Chikatilo has control.
Tarkelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chikatilo misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Chikatilo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arvid Tarkelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarkelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarkelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chikatilo.
Tarkelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarkelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chikatilo swivels and escapes.
Chikatilo wants to clinch but Tarkelson slips to the side
and Tarkelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chikatilo won't be happy with that.
Chikatilo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arvid Tarkelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarkelson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tarkelson wants to free his trapped foot but Chikatilo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarkelson trying to control the action but Chikatilo is working from the bottom.
Chikatilo is trying to stand back up but Tarkelson is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chikatilo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarkelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarkelson shoots for a takedown but Chikatilo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrei Chikatilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvid Tarkelson.
A head kick by Chikatilo misses
and Tarkelson counters by clinching up.
Tarkelson fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarkelson jumps guard and drags Chikatilo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarkelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarkelson is controlling Chikatilo's posture.
Chikatilo wants to stand and escape but instead Tarkelson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tarkelson stays in close to Chikatilo's body and controls the position.
Tarkelson advances position into side control!
Chikatilo wants to get back to his feet but Tarkelson is dominant here and he's now got Chikatilo's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarkelson biding his time, controlling Chikatilo.
Tarkelson is hanging on to Chikatilo's back as he tries to escape.
Chikatilo holding both Tarkelson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tarkelson is riding his opponent, not letting Chikatilo buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chikatilo is trying to break free.
Tarkelson biding his time, controlling Chikatilo.
Andrei Chikatilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chikatilo tries to roll but Tarkelson sticks to his back.
Chikatilo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tarkelson biding his time, controlling Chikatilo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvid Tarkelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chikatilo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Chikatilo!
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hype
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FIGHT
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