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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kala Forty Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikoli Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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 St Petersburg, Kala Forty Seven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikoli Popov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forty Seven looks to land a combination but Popov avoids it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Popov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popov tries to clinch but Forty Seven is having none of it.
Forty Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forty Seven checks a leg kick nicely.
Forty Seven misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov dodges the punch combination from Forty Seven.
Forty Seven throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forty Seven thows a body shot but no joy.
Forty Seven keeps the fight on the outside.
Popov tries to clinch there but Forty Seven circles away.
Popov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forty Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Forty Seven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Forty Seven.
It looks like Nikoli Popov has been cut.
Forty Seven digs a good hook to Popov's body.
Popov wants to clinch.
Popov throws a sloppy head kick and Forty Seven moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov tries to clinch but Forty Seven is having none of it.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Forty Seven pushes him off.
Forty Seven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popov tries to clinch but Forty Seven moves out of range.
Forty Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Popov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forty Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Forty Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forty Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kala Forty Seven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikoli Popov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Forty Seven throws a right hand that Popov ducks under and follows up with a left that Popov also avoids with ease.
Popov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forty Seven digs a good hook to Popov's body.
Forty Seven keeps the fight on the outside.
Popov wants to clinch.
Popov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Forty Seven.
Popov stuffs the takedown.
Forty Seven is looking to wear down Popov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Popov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popov tries to clinch up.
Forty Seven keeps the fight on the outside.
Forty Seven swats away the attempt to clinch by Popov.
Forty Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Forty Seven misses with a hook to the body
and Popov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forty Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forty Seven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popov pinned against the cage. Popov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Popov. That's going to slow Forty Seven down.
Popov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov is looking to clinch.
Popov tries to clinch up but Forty Seven circles away and keeps his distance.
Popov tries to clinch up.
Popov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Forty Seven throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Kala Forty Seven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forty Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoli Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikoli Popov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Popov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikoli Popov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forty Seven lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Forty Seven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forty Seven swats away the attempt to clinch by Popov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Forty Seven pushes him off.
Forty Seven scores with a shot to the body.
Forty Seven scores with a shot to the body.
Popov swings for the body but Forty Seven moves out of range.
Popov tries to clinch there but Forty Seven circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forty Seven misses with a double jab
and Popov counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forty Seven misses with a takedown attempt - Popov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Popov tries to clinch up but Forty Seven circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popov slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forty Seven stuffs the takedown attempt from Popov. Popov gets slowly back to his feet.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Forty Seven circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kala Forty Seven.
I think Forty Seven 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kala Forty Seven!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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