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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ivanov (ranked 6382 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yessir Kranicks (ranked 5088 p4p, 430 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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229 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yessir Kranicks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kranicks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ivanov regains guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Kranicks controlling him for the moment.
Kranicks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kranicks trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to control Kranicks's posture but Kranicks avoids it.
Ivanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kranicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is looking to reverse the position.
Kranicks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kranicks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kranicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Kranicks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kranicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kranicks slows down the pace here.
Kranicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kranicks backwards.
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kranicks closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Kranicks.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kranicks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kranicks breaks the clinch.
Kranicks closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kranicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kranicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kranicks stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kranicks dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Kranicks's head and hops out.
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Kranicks against the cage.
Kranicks wants a takedown.
Kranicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vladimir Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yessir Kranicks.
Kranicks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kranicks somewhat.
Kranicks misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kranicks's waist but Kranicks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Kranicks wants to counter with a clinch but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Kranicks in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ivanov.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Kranicks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov dodges an elbow strike from Kranicks.
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Kranicks.
Kranicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kranicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Kranicks gets a clinch.
Kranicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kranicks up against the cage.
Ivanov pushes Kranicks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kranicks trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but Kranicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivanov leaning against his opponent.
Kranicks tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Kranicks back against the cage.
Ivanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kranicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kranicks looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yessir Kranicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kranicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Kranicks. Kranicks maintains the clinch.
Ivanov trying to stall but Kranicks improves his position.
Kranicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivanov clinches.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Ivanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov blocking some punches.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kranicks pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ivanov drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kranicks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ivanov, up you get!
Ivanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kranicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Kranicks won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kranicks throws an elbow but misses.
Kranicks goes for a takedown attempt but Ivanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov clinches up against the cage.
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kranicks lands a damaging elbow.
Kranicks avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kranicks is trying to trip Ivanov. He has hold of a leg but Ivanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kranicks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ivanov is wriggling around but Kranicks manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kranicks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kranicks stands up out of the half guard.
Kranicks throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kranicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kranicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanov as Kranicks shoots in.
Kranicks moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ivanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kranicks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov taking a breather.
Kranicks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kranicks manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
Kranicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov clinches up against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kranicks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
Kranicks working Ivanov over with strikes.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kranicks on the ground.
Kranicks is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kranicks stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ivanov darts in and clinches Kranicks up against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Kranicks stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kranicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov wants to break free but Kranicks has control.
Ivanov lands a body punch.
Kranicks working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kranicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kranicks looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Kranicks wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yessir Kranicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with Kranicks.
Ivanov wants to break free but Kranicks has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kranicks has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Kranicks stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Kranicks.
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Kranicks.
Kranicks throws an elbow that misses.
Ivanov is working Kranicks over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Kranicks is controlling the position.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
Ivanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kranicks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ivanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kranicks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Kranicks jumps guard but Ivanov stands there with Kranicks around his waist. Kranicks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kranicks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanov is defending well.
Vladimir Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yessir Kranicks.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov manages to pull guard.
Kranicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kranicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kranicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kranicks is in close to Ivanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kranicks stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov throws a combination. Kranicks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kranicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Kranicks back into the cage.
Kranicks breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov rushes Kranicks and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kranicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kranicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Ivanov. No joy for Kranicks on that attempt.
Kranicks gets a clinch.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Kranicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Kranicks.
Kranicks misses with a knee to the head.
Kranicks avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kranicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kranicks throws an elbow but it misses.
Kranicks pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kranicks or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ivanov.
Kranicks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ivanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kranicks's brow.
Ivanov jumps guard and drags Kranicks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Kranicks controlling him for the moment.
Kranicks throws a big elbow that misses.
Kranicks works over Ivanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov is working an open guard so Kranicks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vladimir Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kranicks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ivanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kranicks avoids it.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kranicks to keep the fight standing.
Kranicks manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Kranicks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kranicks is defended easily by Ivanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kranicks misses with a body kick.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kranicks moves into range and clinches up with Ivanov.
Yessir Kranicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kranicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Ivanov.
I think Kranicks 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yessir Kranicks!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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