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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger von Schnabelmonokel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger von Schnabelmonokel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Activin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Schnabelmonokel fails with an attempt to clinch.
von Schnabelmonokel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Activin lands a with a good body shot.
Activin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Activin throws a right hand that von Schnabelmonokel ducks under and follows up with a left that von Schnabelmonokel also avoids with ease.
Activin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Schnabelmonokel.
von Schnabelmonokel rushes Activin and presses him up against the cage.
Activin scores with a shot to the side of von Schnabelmonokel's head.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a knee to the head but misses.
von Schnabelmonokel keeps control of Activin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Activin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Activin breaks from the clinch.
Activin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin stuns von Schnabelmonokel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Activin.
von Schnabelmonokel scores with a kick to the body.
Activin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Schnabelmonokel manages to avoid it.
von Schnabelmonokel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
von Schnabelmonokel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Activin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Activin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Activin stops von Schnabelmonokel from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Activin trying to control the pace.
Activin wants to pass the guard but von Schnabelmonokel is defending well.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to stand up here but Activin is controlling him well.
Activin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel looks like he's trying to stand up.
von Schnabelmonokel has hold of Activin's hands but Activin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Activin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but von Schnabelmonokel sees it coming and defends easily.
Activin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Activin tries to pass to full mount but von Schnabelmonokel defends it.
Activin controlling the pace.
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.
von Schnabelmonokel wants to get back to his feet.
Activin trying to control the pace.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to stand up here but Activin is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Activin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Activin misses with a straight left.
Activin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
von Schnabelmonokel ducks under a wild hook from Activin.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to clinch up but Activin circles away and keeps his distance.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a body kick that misses.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to clinch up.
Activin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
von Schnabelmonokel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Activin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. von Schnabelmonokel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Activin trying to control the position from guard on top but von Schnabelmonokel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Activin wants to pass the guard but von Schnabelmonokel is keeping the position.
Activin won't allow von Schnabelmonokel to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Activin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Activin trying to control the position from guard on top but von Schnabelmonokel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking to stand up but Activin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel is wriggling around but Activin manages to pass to half guard.
Activin controlling the action here.
von Schnabelmonokel is trying to stand.
That's four 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.
Activin is trying to control the action in half guard but von Schnabelmonokel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Activin not doing much here.
Despite being in the dominant position, George Activin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to clinch but Activin is having none of it.
von Schnabelmonokel lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from von Schnabelmonokel lands but Activin takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Activin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
von Schnabelmonokel throws a head kick that misses.
It looks like George Activin has been cut.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with an uppercut.
George Activin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to land a front kick but Activin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Activin throws a sloppy head kick and von Schnabelmonokel moves out of range easily.
Activin wants to slow von Schnabelmonokel down by chopping away at his legs.
Activin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but von Schnabelmonokel circles away quickly and effectively.
von Schnabelmonokel clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Activin goes for a takedown in the clinch but von Schnabelmonokel prevents it.
von Schnabelmonokel with a knee to the head.
Activin can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel trying to control the position but instead, Activin has worked for underhooks and has pushed von Schnabelmonokel into the cage.
von Schnabelmonokel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Activin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
von Schnabelmonokel stalling the fight.
Activin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Activin.
von Schnabelmonokel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Activin as von Schnabelmonokel tries to tie him up.
von Schnabelmonokel is pressed up against the cage. Activin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag von Schnabelmonokel down to the mat. von Schnabelmonokel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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.
von Schnabelmonokel misses with a shot to the body
and Activin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Activin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Activin dives in and grabs von Schnabelmonokel's left leg, looking for a takedown. von Schnabelmonokel pushes down on Activin's head and hops out.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Activin shoots for a takedown but von Schnabelmonokel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George Activin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Activin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
von Schnabelmonokel stuffs the takedown attempt from Activin. Activin gets slowly back to his feet.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a shot from downtown. Activin moves away and avoids it.
George Activin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Activin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Activin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from von Schnabelmonokel - the referee stops the clock and Activin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says von Schnabelmonokel. Activin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Activin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Activin circles away from the clinch attempt.
von Schnabelmonokel slaps away a takedown attempt from Activin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
von Schnabelmonokel tries to clinch but Activin moves out of range.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
von Schnabelmonokel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Activin looks to land a combination. von Schnabelmonokel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Activin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from von Schnabelmonokel.
Activin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Schnabelmonokel throws a leg kick but Activin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
von Schnabelmonokel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Activin throws a combination. von Schnabelmonokel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Activin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as von Schnabelmonokel sprawls well. von Schnabelmonokel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Activin gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
von Schnabelmonokel is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rutger von Schnabelmonokel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Activin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Activin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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