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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Huge (ranked 2511 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 5417 p4p, 0 weight class). Juravlev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chris Cornell - Scream. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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266 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
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247 lbs
49 - 27 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev leaves Huge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huge misses the body punch
and Juravlev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huge fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huge is defended easily by Juravlev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huge forces Juravlev back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huge blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Juravlev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev stalling.
Juravlev looking for a takedown.
Juravlev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huge blocks it with crossed arms.
Huge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juravlev misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev has Huge pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Juravlev.
Juravlev can't get the takedown.
Juravlev gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Huge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juravlev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juravlev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huge has his hands on Juravlev's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huge looking for a guillotine here but Juravlev defends easily.
Huge is trying to keep Juravlev in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huge is on top in guard.
Huge trying to control but Juravlev is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juravlev's head.
Huge tries to free his leg and advance position but Juravlev is retaining full guard.
Juravlev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huge controls the pace.
Huge preventing the sweep.
Huge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Juravlev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Huge lands a couple of digs.
Huge is looking to stand up but Juravlev won't let him.
Huge trying to control but Juravlev is working from the bottom.
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.
Huge being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge postures up.
Juravlev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juravlev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huge moves into the clinch.
Juravlev taking a breather.
Juravlev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Huge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huge wants a takedown.
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 Tony Huge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huge just misses with a punch to the body.
Huge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juravlev.
Juravlev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huge back to the cage. Juravlev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Huge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juravlev moves away.
Huge shoots in but no luck this time.
Huge has his takedown stuffed
and Juravlev counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Juravlev scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juravlev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juravlev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juravlev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Juravlev.
Juravlev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huge.
A left and a right from Juravlev both land. Nice combination.
Juravlev misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Huge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juravlev tries to avoid it but Huge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juravlev to the ground. Juravlev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huge forces Juravlev back against the cage and clinches.
Juravlev has Huge pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev effectively controlling the action here.
Huge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Juravlev up against the cage.
Juravlev is struggling to control the position.
Juravlev misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Juravlev trying to control the position but instead, Huge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juravlev into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexey Juravlev.
Huge shoots in for a takedown but Juravlev shows good takedown defense.
Juravlev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Huge.
Huge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four 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.
Juravlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juravlev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huge circles away quickly and effectively.
Juravlev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juravlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Juravlev's guard.
Huge trying to control but Juravlev is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juravlev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Juravlev wants to stand up but Huge is controlling him.
Huge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juravlev is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Juravlev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Huge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Huge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juravlev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juravlev.
As Juravlev looks to move away, Huge throws a big counter combo but Juravlev just gets out of the way.
Nice cross by Juravlev.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juravlev enables Huge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juravlev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juravlev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huge tries to pull guard but Juravlev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Juravlev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Juravlev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Huge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juravlev slows down the pace here.
Juravlev slowing the pace effectively.
Huge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juravlev smiles and moves away.
Huge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tony Huge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev cracks Huge with a good jab.
Juravlev lands a two punch combo.
Juravlev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juravlev wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juravlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Huge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juravlev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huge throws the kick towards the body but Juravlev avoids it.
Huge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juravlev.
Huge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juravlev throws a right hand that Huge ducks under and follows up with a left that Huge also avoids with ease.
Juravlev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huge is looking to counter the offense by Juravlev and move into the clinch.
Juravlev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev scores with a three punch combo!
Huge shoots in and bounces Juravlev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juravlev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Huge darts in and clinches Juravlev up against the cage.
Juravlev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juravlev tries to stall but Huge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Huge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juravlev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huge stops a takedown attempt from Juravlev.
Juravlev wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juravlev looking to slow down the pace here.
Huge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juravlev uses from the top position.
Huge pushes a forearm under Juravlev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Juravlev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Huge!
Tony Huge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Alexey Juravlev spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone knows, when you make an assumption, you make an ass out of you and umptipn.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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