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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sebbrennikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murad Sultanovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sultanovitch has chosen Russian anthem (rock version) as his entrance music. 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Sebbrennikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murad Sultanovitch!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebbrennikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sultanovitch.
Sultanovitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Murad Sultanovitch has been cut.
Sultanovitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sebbrennikov.
Sultanovitch throws a right and a left that Sebbrennikov avoids nicely.
Sultanovitch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Sebbrennikov. No joy for Sultanovitch on that attempt.
Sebbrennikov stuffs the takedown.
Sebbrennikov swinging wilding here.
Ivan Sebbrennikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebbrennikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sebbrennikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebbrennikov moves into range and clinches up with Sultanovitch.
Sebbrennikov wants to break free but Sultanovitch has control.
Sebbrennikov is trying to break free.
Sultanovitch breaks the clinch.
Sebbrennikov throws a combination that misses
and Sultanovitch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sultanovitch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sebbrennikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ivan Sebbrennikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murad Sultanovitch.
Sebbrennikov misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Sebbrennikov is predictable there
and Sultanovitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Sultanovitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sultanovitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sebbrennikov tries to clinch up but Sultanovitch circles away and keeps his distance.
Sebbrennikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sebbrennikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Sebbrennikov connects with a nice short shot to Sultanovitch's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sultanovitch has hold of Sebbrennikov's hands but Sebbrennikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sebbrennikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultanovitch trying to control from the bottom.
Sultanovitch looks gassed!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sebbrennikov lands a nice short elbow.
Sebbrennikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sultanovitch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sebbrennikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sebbrennikov working Sultanovitch over with strikes.
Sebbrennikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultanovitch is trying to stand up here but Sebbrennikov is controlling him well.
Sultanovitch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sebbrennikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sebbrennikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sebbrennikov working Sultanovitch over with strikes.
Sebbrennikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sebbrennikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sultanovitch has one foot on Sebbrennikov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sebbrennikov misses with a two punch combination.
Sebbrennikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sultanovitch swivels and escapes.
Sebbrennikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sebbrennikov throws a lazy head kick
and Sultanovitch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sebbrennikov's guard now.
Sebbrennikov is looking to sweep but instead, Sultanovitch has passed into half guard.
Sultanovitch escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sultanovitch shoots for a takedown but Sebbrennikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebbrennikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sultanovitch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebbrennikov darts in trying to clinch
and Sultanovitch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sebbrennikov's guard.
Sebbrennikov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sebbrennikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sultanovitch is one step ahead there.
Sultanovitch is looking to stand up but Sebbrennikov won't let him.
Sebbrennikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sultanovitch's guard.
Sultanovitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Sultanovitch has his feet on Sebbrennikov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sebbrennikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultanovitch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sultanovitch is trying to stand up here but Sebbrennikov is controlling him well.
Sebbrennikov decides to stand and escape the position.
Sebbrennikov throws a combination. Sultanovitch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sultanovitch forces Sebbrennikov back against the cage and clinches.
Sultanovitch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sebbrennikov is working for takedown but Sultanovitch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sultanovitch manages to break the clinch.
Sebbrennikov thows a leg kick but Sultanovitch checks it
and Sultanovitch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sultanovitch wants to control from the top but Sebbrennikov keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sebbrennikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sultanovitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sebbrennikov is fending him off so far but Sultanovitch persists. Nope, Sebbrennikov circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Sebbrennikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murad Sultanovitch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sultanovitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sebbrennikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sultanovitch's guard.
Sebbrennikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sebbrennikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sultanovitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Sebbrennikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sultanovitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sebbrennikov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sebbrennikov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sultanovitch preventing the sweep.
Sultanovitch postures up and lands a big shot to Sebbrennikov's brow.
Sebbrennikov is working an open guard so Sultanovitch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultanovitch shoots in for a takedown but Sebbrennikov shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sebbrennikov.
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!
Sebbrennikov landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultanovitch is looking to regain half guard here but Sebbrennikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Sebbrennikov is chipping away with strikes.
Sultanovitch on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sultanovitch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sebbrennikov is controlling him well.
Sebbrennikov is working Sultanovitch over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sultanovitch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sebbrennikov working the strikes but Sultanovitch uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sebbrennikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sultanovitch tries for a takedown but Sebbrennikov circles away easily
and Sebbrennikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivan Sebbrennikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murad Sultanovitch.
Sultanovitch is looking to stand up but Sebbrennikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Sebbrennikov cracks Sultanovitch with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sebbrennikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sultanovitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sebbrennikov trying to control but Sultanovitch is working from the bottom.
Sultanovitch lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sultanovitch trying to control the position.
Ivan Sebbrennikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sultanovitch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sebbrennikov is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sebbrennikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sultanovitch counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultanovitch prevents Sebbrennikov from escaping the position.
Sebbrennikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sultanovitch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sebbrennikov is trying to stand.
Sebbrennikov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultanovitch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sebbrennikov missing with punches from the bottom.
Sebbrennikov punching from the bottom.
Sultanovitch lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sultanovitch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sebbrennikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sebbrennikov connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sebbrennikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sultanovitch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sebbrennikov distracts Sultanovitch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sultanovitch is looking for a triangle but Sebbrennikov pushes his legs off easily.
Sebbrennikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sultanovitch's head.
Sultanovitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sultanovitch strikes from his own guard.
Sebbrennikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sebbrennikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sebbrennikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sebbrennikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sebbrennikov stuffs the takedown.
Sultanovitch drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sultanovitch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sultanovitch gets to his feet. Sebbrennikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sebbrennikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sebbrennikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murad Sultanovitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sebbrennikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sultanovitch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sultanovitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sultanovitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sebbrennikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sebbrennikov throws a leg kick which misses Sultanovitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Sultanovitch tries to avoid it.
Sebbrennikov closes the distance but Sultanovitch moves to the side
and Sultanovitch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sebbrennikov thinking.
Sultanovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Sebbrennikov moves out of range easily.
Sebbrennikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sultanovitch is trying to stand.
Sultanovitch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sebbrennikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Sebbrennikov there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sultanovitch landing rabbit punches to the side of Sebbrennikov's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Sebbrennikov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sultanovitch to stand up.
Sultanovitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Sebbrennikov sprawls well. He's pushed Sultanovitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Sebbrennikov does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultanovitch forces Sebbrennikov back against the cage and clinches.
Sultanovitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivan Sebbrennikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sebbrennikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sebbrennikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sultanovitch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sebbrennikov lands a heavy elbow.
Sebbrennikov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sultanovitch's face.
Sultanovitch is desperately trying to improve his position but Sebbrennikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sebbrennikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sebbrennikov wants to control the pace but Sultanovitch is squirming around nicely.
Sultanovitch is working to get back to half guard.
Sebbrennikov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebbrennikov scoring with strikes but Sultanovitch is staying in there.
Sebbrennikov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sebbrennikov scoring with strikes but Sultanovitch is staying in there.
Sebbrennikov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sebbrennikov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sultanovitch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sultanovitch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sebbrennikov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sebbrennikov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sebbrennikov looking to ground and pound but Sultanovitch is blocking nicely.
Sebbrennikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sultanovitch is in a horrible position here. Sebbrennikov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sebbrennikov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebbrennikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sultanovitch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sebbrennikov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sebbrennikov blocks Sultanovitch's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sultanovitch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sebbrennikov stops Sultanovitch from getting back to his feet.
Sebbrennikov working the head and body with strikes.
Sultanovitch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sebbrennikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sultanovitch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sebbrennikov shoots and misses
and Sultanovitch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sultanovitch.
Sultanovitch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sebbrennikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivan Sebbrennikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murad Sultanovitch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sultanovitch looking for a takedown.
Sultanovitch breaks from the clinch.
Sebbrennikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sultanovitch circles away.
Sebbrennikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Sebbrennikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sultanovitch is trying to stand up here but Sebbrennikov is controlling him well.
Ivan Sebbrennikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sultanovitch pushes Sebbrennikov off looking to stand but Sebbrennikov dives back in and keeps control.
Sebbrennikov content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Sebbrennikov there.
Murad Sultanovitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanovitch moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Sebbrennikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sebbrennikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Sebbrennikov!
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