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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knut Kroger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Pavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knut Kroger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Knut Kroger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Pavel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavel.
Pavel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kroger sprawls well initially but Pavel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroger gets back to full guard.
Pavel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroger is looking to stand up but Pavel isn't so interested in that idea.
Pavel has gone for a leg lock! Kroger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pavel's guard.
Pavel is trying to keep Kroger in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pavel dodges the punch combination from Kroger.
Kroger misses with a few strikes there.
Kroger works over Pavel's head and body with a nice combination.
Pavel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kroger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kroger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavel.
Pavel missing with a left hand there. Kroger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kroger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavel.
Kroger slips a jab and a cross from Pavel.
Kroger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Kroger scores with a four punch combination!
Kroger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kroger slaps away a takedown attempt from Pavel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knut Kroger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
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!
Kroger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavel defends it nicely.
Kroger throws a left and a right that both miss
so Pavel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pavel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kroger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pavel, into his guard.
Pavel looks gassed!
Kroger lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kroger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pavel's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavel trying to control the position.
Pavel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavel trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroger stopping the sweep attempt from Pavel.
Kroger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kroger working some strikes from top position.
Kroger is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavel has wrist control.
Kroger with a nice head shot there.
Pavel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pavel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kroger defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kroger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kroger postures up in Pavel's guard and throws a big left but Pavel blocks it.
Pavel wants to sweep here but Kroger controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Kroger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pavel tries for a takedown but Kroger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kroger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kroger's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kroger duly obliges.
Kroger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pavel.
Kroger scores with a three punch combo!
Pavel lands a really nice looking cross but Kroger seems unphased.
Kroger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavel.
Kroger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kroger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pavel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Pavel wants to control from the top but Kroger keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavel trying to control but Kroger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavel lands a couple of elbows.
Pavel 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.
Pavel is pushing down on Kroger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kroger is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavel has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavel seems to be working for a kimura but Kroger defends the submission attempt.
Pavel prevents Kroger from improving his position.
Kroger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kroger tries to get out of the position.
Pavel wants to pass to mount but Kroger is defending the position.
Pavel stops Kroger from getting back to his feet.
Roman Pavel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavel trying to mount his opponent but Kroger defends it.
Pavel is working for a kimura but Kroger is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavel wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kroger uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Knut Kroger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kroger lands a high kick!
No joy there for Kroger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pavel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kroger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pavel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kroger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kroger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Kroger.
Kroger throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pavel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kroger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Kroger misses.
No joy there for Kroger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pavel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kroger backs up against the cage.
It looks like Knut Kroger has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kroger sprawls well. Kroger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavel gets slowly back to his feet.
Knut Kroger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroger throws a right and a left that Pavel avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavel.
Knut Kroger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
Kroger misses with a series of wild punches.
Knut Kroger is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavel shoots and misses
and Kroger counters with a body kick that stops Pavel in his tracks momentarily.
Pavel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kroger defends it nicely.
Jab by Kroger.
Kroger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kroger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pavel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kroger is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavel has wrist control.
Kroger has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pavel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kroger is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pavel pulls down on the head and he's put Kroger to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roman Pavel!
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RATING
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