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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 754 p4p, 44 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 1799 p4p, 103 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Klaus Chugman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matvey Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlov is defended easily by Chugman.
Pavlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chugman throws a shot from downtown. Pavlov moves away and avoids it.
Pavlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chugman throws out a leg kick but Pavlov moves out of range and Chugman only half commits.
Chugman tests Pavlov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chugman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chugman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavlov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chugman is trying to defend but Pavlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
Chugman trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Chugman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chugman is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
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.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman trying to control here.
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
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 Matvey Pavlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Chugman gets a clinch.
Chugman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pavlov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chugman to the mat. Chugman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pavlov advances position into side control!
Chugman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chugman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chugman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chugman trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Chugman is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is keen to just control but Chugman is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two 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.
Pavlov passes to full mount!
Pavlov working for a submission but Chugman is keeping him at bay.
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Chugman to control.
Pavlov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chugman turns into him and now he's in Pavlov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlov has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Chugman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Chugman as Pavlov shoots in.
Chugman cracks Pavlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chugman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chugman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pavlov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chugman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pavlov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chugman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chugman misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman moves into the clinch successfully.
Chugman looking to throw knees to the head but Pavlov is blocking nicely.
Chugman digs a right hand into Pavlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlov's gas tank.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chugman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman has closed the distance and engaged Pavlov in a clinch.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Chugman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pavlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman misses with an uppercut. Pavlov saw that one coming.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlov is just out of range.
Pavlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chugman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov misses with a takedown attempt - Chugman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chugman takes the fight into the clinch.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chugman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Chugman is pressed up against the ropes. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chugman down to the mat. Chugman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chugman pushes Pavlov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chugman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chugman scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Chugman.
A right hand to the body from Chugman.
Chugman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Chugman.
A short uppercut from Chugman.
Chugman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Chugman.
Chugman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pavlov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chugman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chugman pushes Pavlov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Klaus Chugman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chugman prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chugman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pavlov.
Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chugman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pavlovs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Good work by Pavlov as he checks the leg kick.
Chugman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Chugman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chugman misses with a low kick.
Chugman throws a leg kick
and Pavlov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chugman's guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman has his foot on Pavlov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavlov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman looking to control.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matvey Pavlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman misses with a leg kick
and Pavlov counters with a shoot takedown. Chugman fights it but they end up in guard.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Chugman advances to half guard.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov had his way with Klaus Chugman in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chugman lands a nice looking body shot.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman throws a leg kick
and Pavlov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chugman won't be happy with that.
Chugman is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chugman trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chugman sees it coming and defends easily.
Chugman is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Chugman is defending well.
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Matvey Pavlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chugman is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Chugman manages to get underhooks.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Chugman manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matvey Pavlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavlov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Klaus Chugman!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Klaus Chugman!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman wins by unanimous decision!
Klaus Chugman made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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