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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Burns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pyotr Kalashnikov's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephen Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyotr Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns decides to stand back up. Burns steps back and let's Kalashnikov get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Kalashnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalashnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burns, into his guard.
Kalashnikov won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Kalashnikov tries to stand but Burns is controlling from the bottom.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalashnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Kalashnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kalashnikov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Burns Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kalashnikov's back instead.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kalashnikov is defending well though. Burns let's go of the attempt for now.
Burns wants to control but Kalashnikov is keeping busy.
Burns tightening his grip on Kalashnikov, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns is persistently looking for the submission but Kalashnikov is defending it well.
Kalashnikov covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Kalashnikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalashnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Kalashnikov against the ropes but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kalashnikov as Burns shoots in.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov lands the left hand.
Kalashnikov is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Kalashnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalashnikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov throws a combination. Burns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalashnikov but Kalashnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kalashnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Kalashnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalashnikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
Kalashnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Kalashnikov works over Burns's head and body with a nice combination.
Burns fails with the takedown.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Burns looks for a takedown but Kalashnikov sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kalashnikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalashnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Kalashnikov sprawls well.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Kalashnikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Kalashnikov 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. This is the final round!
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Kalashnikov both land. Nice combination.
Burns tries to clinch up but Kalashnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kalashnikov to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalashnikov which made him look bad.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalashnikov is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Kalashnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side.
Kalashnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalashnikov's waist but Kalashnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Kalashnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kalashnikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalashnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalashnikov.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Kalashnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalashnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Kalashnikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kalashnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Kalashnikov, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Kalashnikov against the ropes but Kalashnikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalashnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalashnikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalashnikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Kalashnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalashnikov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pyotr Kalashnikov!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pyotr Kalashnikov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Pyotr Kalashnikov!
Pyotr Kalashnikov wins by unanimous decision!
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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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