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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Chupalov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chupalov wants to clinch but Malainen slips to the side
letting Malainen counter with a right hand.
Chupalov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chupalov wants to clinch but Malainen slips to the side
and Malainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chupalov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malainen throws out the jab.
Chupalov wants to clinch up but Malainen keeps it at a distance.
Malainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chupalov wants to clinch
and Malainen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov tries to clinch but Malainen moves out of range.
Malainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chupalov wants to clinch up but Malainen keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malainen! But no joy.
Malainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chupalov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Malainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chupalov looks to clinch
and Malainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herikii Malainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chupalov closes the distance but Malainen moves to the side
and Malainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chupalov tries to clinch
and Malainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuriy Chupalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chupalov moves away from the strike by Malainen.
Chupalov has his takedown stuffed
and Malainen counters with a straight right hand.
Malainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chupalov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chupalov closes the distance but Malainen moves to the side
and Malainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chupalov tries to clinch up
enabling Malainen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Chupalov moves to clinch but Malainen breaks away
and Malainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chupalov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chupalov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chupalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chupalov wants to clinch
and Malainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chupalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malainen counters with a straight right hand.
Chupalov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chupalov misses with a double jab
and Malainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chupalov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malainen counters with a straight right hand.
Chupalov tries to clinch but Malainen moves away
and Malainen counters with a straight right hand.
Chupalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chupalov misses with a combination
and Chupalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Chupalov is rocked!
Chupalov misses with a takedown
and Malainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Chupalov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuriy Chupalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chupalov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malainen counters with a crisp right that sends Chupalov to the canvas! Malainen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herikii Malainen!
Yuriy Chupalov spoke after the fight, saying 'He won ... i lost ... not much to say really ... '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 36
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Vivaldi.
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vivaldi. No joy for Chupalov on that attempt.
Chupalov moves in looking to clinch but Vivaldi pushes him off.
Chupalov wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Chupalov misses.
Chupalov throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Vivaldi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chupalov's guard.
Vivaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chupalov wants to stand but Vivaldi is controlling the position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vivaldi.
Vivaldi stops Chupalov from standing up.
Vivaldi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chupalov wants to control the position but Vivaldi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vivaldi not doing much here.
Vivaldi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chupalov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chupalov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Helsinki Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Vivaldi content just to control the position here.
Vivaldi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chupalov looks a forlorn figure.
Chupalov is looking to improve his position but Vivaldi isn't that keen on the idea.
Chupalov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Vivaldi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
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.
Chupalov is looking to get to half guard.
Vivaldi lands a big shot there that rocks Chupalov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vivaldi landing strikes from the mount.
Vivaldi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vivaldi lands a couple of good shots and Chupalov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Vivaldi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vivaldi connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuriy Chupalov has been cut.
Vivaldi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chupalov defends well and Vivaldi ends up having to push Chupalov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vivaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chupalov is looking to clinch but Vivaldi is avoiding it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vivaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vivaldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chupalov, pushing him back against the cage.
Chupalov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vivaldi to keep the fight standing.
Vivaldi is looking to control Chupalov's arms but Chupalov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vivaldi has his back to the cage.
Chupalov looking to throw knees to the head but Vivaldi is blocking nicely.
Chupalov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vivaldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vivaldi fails to pull guard.
Chupalov throws a head punch that misses.
Chupalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Vivaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Vivaldi pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vivaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Chupalov with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Vivaldi kicks Chupalov off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Vivaldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chupalov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vivaldi is trying to force a seperation but Chupalov has the dominant position.#BC#
Chupalov manages to break the clinch.
Vivaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chupalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vivaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Vivaldi.
Yuriy Chupalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chupalov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Chupalov clinches up with Vivaldi and pushes him back against the cage.
Chupalov misses with some punches.
Chupalov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vivaldi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuriy Chupalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vivaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Chupalov clinches. #TD2#
Vivaldi jumps into guard, dragging Chupalov to the mat.
Chupalov wants to control from the top but Vivaldi keeps moving. #SU#
Vivaldi is working an open guard so Chupalov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Vivaldi pushes Chupalov up against the cage in a clinch.
Vivaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Chupalov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chupalov lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Chupalov fails to land.
Vivaldi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vivaldi avoids the elbow strike from Chupalov, against the cage.
Vivaldi is trying to drag Chupalov to the mat but Chupalov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Chupalov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Chupalov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vivaldi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chupalov can't get the takedown.
Vivaldi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chupalov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vivaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Chupalov has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Chupalov.
#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vivaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Chupalov tries to clinch up.
Chupalov moves in looking to clinch but Vivaldi pushes him off.#CL#
Chupalov instigates a clinch.
Yuriy Chupalov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Chupalov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vivaldi avoids it.#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuriy Chupalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chupalov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vivaldi's head.#CUT#
It looks like Antoni Vivaldi has been cut.
Vivaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Vivaldi instigates a clinch.
Vivaldi tries to pull guard but Chupalov holds him up against the cage and eventually Vivaldi drops back down to his feet.
Vivaldi fails to pull guard.
Vivaldi is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Vivaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Chupalov. That snapped Vivaldi's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Vivaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chupalov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vivaldi, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Vivaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Vivaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chupalov is looking to clinch but Vivaldi is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Vivaldi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Vivaldi gets tackled into the cage by Chupalov. Chupalov maintains the clinch.
Chupalov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vivaldi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chupalov smiles and moves away.
Chupalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Chupalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chupalov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Chupalov.
#BC#
Chupalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chupalov tries to clinch up but Vivaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Vivaldi throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Vivaldi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vivaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chupalov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vivaldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chupalov has a takedown stuffed.
Vivaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chupalov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Vivaldi scores with a head kick. Chupalov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chupalov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Chupalov has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch.
Vivaldi stuffs the takedown.
Chupalov wants to clinch.#CL#
Vivaldi tries to keep at a distance but Chupalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vivaldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chupalov to keep the fight standing.
Yuriy Chupalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Vivaldi.
Chupalov stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Vivaldi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Chupalov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chupalov trying to control but Vivaldi is working from the bottom.
Chupalov preventing the sweep. #SU#
Chupalov gets to his feet. Vivaldi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chupalov enables Vivaldi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chupalov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chupalov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vivaldi manages to pass to side control. #ES#
Chupalov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chupalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Vivaldi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vivaldi lands in his opponent's guard.
Vivaldi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chupalov's head.
Chupalov is trying to control the position but Vivaldi postures up.
Vivaldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chupalov punching to the body, from the bottom. #T4#
Vivaldi scoring with some ground and pound.
Vivaldi prevents Chupalov from getting back to his feet.
Chupalov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vivaldi dodges the punch combination from Chupalov.
#TD2#
Chupalov tries to sprawl but Vivaldi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vivaldi controlling the pace.
Vivaldi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chupalov defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antoni Vivaldi.
I've got Vivaldi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Vivaldi!
Yuriy Chupalov spoke after the fight, saying 'He won ... i lost ... not much to say really ... '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Chupalov tries to keep at a distance but Mambo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chupalov as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Chupalov pulls guard successfully.
Mambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chupalov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chupalov trying to strike off his back.
Mambo wants to get up but he can't break Chupalov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mambo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mambo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##CL2#
Mambo forces Chupalov back against the cage and clinches.
Chupalov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chupalov keeps control of Mambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chupalov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mambo is trying to break the clinch but Chupalov is controlling him.
Mambo tries to break free but Chupalov pushes him back against the cage.
Chupalov lands a body punch.
Chupalov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mambo is trying to break the clinch but Chupalov has him pressed against the cage.
Mambo is trying to push Chupalov away but Chupalov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Mambo.
Chupalov is leaning against Mambo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Chupalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Chupalov drops Mambo with a beautiful combination! Mambo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chupalov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Mambo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mambo tries to keep at a distance but Chupalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chupalov finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chupalov.
Mambo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Chupalov lands a nice uppercut.
Mambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Chupalov breaks from the clinch.
Mambo seems to have recovered his senses.
Mambo throws a right hand that Chupalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chupalov also avoids with ease.
Mambo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Chupalov misses.
Mambo misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Mambo closes the distance and clinches.
Mambo is trying to break the clinch but Chupalov has him pressed against the cage.
Mambo tries to break free but Chupalov pushes him back against the cage.
Mambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chupalov has double underhooks.
Mambo misses with the head strike.
Chupalov is working Mambo over against the cage.#BC#
Chupalov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chupalov swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Mambo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Mambo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chupalov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mambo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mambo looks to land a combination. Chupalov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuriy Chupalov has been cut.#CL#
Chupalov moves into the clinch successfully.
Mambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chupalov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mambo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mambo lands with a left to the head.
Mambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chupalov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mambo working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Chupalov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mambo takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Mambo working hard to break the clinch.
Mambo leaning his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mambo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Mambo closes the distance and pushes Chupalov back into the cage.
Mambo wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chupalov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mambo lands with a right to the head.
Mambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chupalov has Mambo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mambo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuriy Chupalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chupalov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mambo's efforts to push away.
Mambo effectively controlling the action here.
Mambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mambo working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuriy Chupalov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Chupalov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Chupalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mambo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mambo tries to break free but Chupalov pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Chupalov.
Chupalov presses Mambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chupalov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Chupalov successfully pulls guard.
Mambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mambo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Mambo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chupalov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chupalov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mambo is working an open guard so Chupalov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Chupalov clinches up with Mambo and pushes him back against the cage.
Chupalov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Chupalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mambo gets a clinch.
Mambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chupalov has double underhooks.
Chupalov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mambo is trying to push Chupalov away but Chupalov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chupalov keeps control of Mambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chupalov misses with a punch to the body.
Chupalov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chupalov goes for a takedown attempt but Mambo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mambo connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Mambo has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Chupalov breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Mambo closes the distance and pushes Chupalov back into the cage.
Mambo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chupalov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mambo lands an uppercut.
Mambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chupalov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mambo can do to turn this around?
Mambo working hard to break the clinch.
Chupalov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chupalov prevents Mambo from breaking the clinch.
Chupalov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yuriy Chupalov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chupalov stalling in the clinch but Mambo improves position.
Chupalov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chupalov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuriy Chupalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chupalov keeps control of Mambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Chupalov.
Mambo tries to circle away but Chupalov has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Chupalov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mambo backwards.
A hook to the body from Chupalov.
Mambo is trying to maintain a safe position but Chupalov gets an underhook and turns Mambo into the cage.
Chupalov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mambo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Chupalov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mambo tries to bum rush Chupalov with a series of wild strikes but Chupalov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chupalov scores with a one two! Mambo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chupalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mambo works the jab nicely.#CL#
Chupalov closes the distance and clinches.
Mambo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chupalov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mambo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chupalov lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
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!
Chupalov lands with a right to the head.
Chupalov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Chupalov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mambo is trying to break free.
Mambo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mambo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chupalov has him pressed against the cage.
Mambo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chupalov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mambo.
Chupalov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mambo working aggressively here.
Chupalov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mambo backwards.
Chupalov tries to stall but Mambo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chupalov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuriy Chupalov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Chupalov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Mambo does no damage.
Yuriy Chupalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chupalov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chupalov tries to clinch up.
Mambo misses with a double jab
and Chupalov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Mambo. Those never looked like landing.
Mambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Mambo clinches up against the cage.
Mambo working hard to break the clinch.
Chupalov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chupalov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mambo's efforts to push away.
Chupalov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chupalov stalling.
#TD#
Chupalov manages to pull guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chupalov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chupalov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Chupalov trying to control the position but instead, Mambo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chupalov into the cage.
Mambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mambo tries to work over Chupalov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chupalov lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Mambo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mambo as Chupalov tries to tie him up.
Mambo can't break the clinch.
Mambo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mambo is trying to push Chupalov away but Chupalov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Mambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chupalov scores with a shot to the side of Mambo's head. #BC#
Chupalov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Chupalov's head coaches at MMA Sanok Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mambo misses with a straight right.
Chupalov goes for a double leg but Mambo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mambo continues to drive forward.#CL#
Mambo tries to keep at a distance but Chupalov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chupalov is looking to control Mambo's arms but Mambo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chupalov has his back to the cage.
Chupalov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Chupalov manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Mambo misses.
Yuriy Chupalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Mambo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mambo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mambo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mambo looks to land a combination but Chupalov avoids it well. #T3#
Chupalov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mambo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Mambo. Those never looked like landing.
Mambo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Chupalov is rocked!
Mambo misses with a double jab.
Oh Chupalov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Chupalov moves into the clinch.
Mambo stalling against the cage.
Chupalov misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Mambo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chupalov is trying to stall.
Mambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chupalov has double underhooks.
Chupalov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chupalov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mambo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuriy Chupalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chupalov tries to stall but Mambo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chupalov seems to have got his legs back now.
Chupalov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mambo's defenses.
Chupalov wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mambo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chupalov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mambo backwards.
Chupalov has Mambo pressed against the cage, preventing Mambo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chupalov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mambo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Mambo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chupalov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Chupalov tries to keep at a distance but Mambo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mambo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chupalov.
Mambo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mambo wants to break free but Chupalov has control.
Chupalov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chupalov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mambo backwards.
Mambo scores with a shot to the side of Chupalov's head.
Chupalov working Mambo over with knees to the body.
Mish Mash Mambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuriy Chupalov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mambo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mish Mash Mambo.
I think Chupalov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuriy Chupalov!
After winning the bout, Yuriy Chupalov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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