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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damar Sulekov (ranked 2140 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 114 p4p, 107 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 cm
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damar Sulekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov throws a hook but Slaissi avoids it easily.
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Sulekov closes the distance and clinches up with Slaissi, looking for a takedown. Sulekov pushes Slaissi against the cage but Slaissi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Sulekov.
Slaissi misses with a two punch combination.
Damar Sulekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sulekov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slaissi sprawls well. Slaissi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sulekov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulekov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Sulekov lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Kimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Sulekov misses with a body shot.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Slaissi finds it's target.
Slaissi connects with a jab.
Sulekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
Slaissi connects with a body shot.
Sulekov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Sulekov lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
Slaissi flicks out a counter leg kick but Sulekov steps away.
Sulekov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slaissi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Slaissi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sulekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sulekov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Sulekov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sulekov looks to land a body kick but Slaissi moved away.
Sulekov throws a low kick but Slaissi moves out of range easily.
Slaissi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Sulekov scores with a decent looking hook.
Slaissi feints and as Sulekov raises his hands in defense, Slaissi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sulekov is trying to control the position but Slaissi postures up.
Sulekov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slaissi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sulekov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slaissi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov trying to control but Slaissi is working from the bottom.
Slaissi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slaissi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sulekov pulls Slaissi in close to prevent any damage.
Sulekov wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Slaissi wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulekov pulls Slaissi in close to his closed guard and prevents Slaissi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slaissi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulekov is keeping the position for now.
Slaissi throwing strikes from guard but Sulekov blocks nicely.
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Slaissi from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sulekov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
Sulekov slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Sulekov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slaissi sprawls and moves away.
Slaissi gets tackled into the cage by Sulekov. Sulekov maintains the clinch.
Sulekov has Slaissi pressed against the cage.
Sulekov has been working on his balance at ubergym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands an elbow just above Sulekov 's eye.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Sulekov.
Sulekov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slaissi is pressed up against the cage. Sulekov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slaissi down to the mat. Slaissi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sulekov has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Sulekov.
Slaissi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sulekov jumps guard but Slaissi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sulekov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sulekov misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi blocking some punches.
Sulekov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slaissi up against the cage.
Sulekov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slaissi blocks a body shot from Sulekov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi tries to work over Sulekov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sulekov is looking to control Slaissi's arms but Slaissi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sulekov has his back to the cage.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
Sulekov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damar Sulekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Sulekov.
Sulekov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slaissi prevents it.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
Slaissi takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Slaissi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov blocks a body shot from Slaissi.
Sulekov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sulekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sulekov can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Slaissi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sulekov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sulekov tries to throw a body punch but Slaissi avoids it by throwing Sulekov back against the cage.
Sulekov digs a right hand into Slaissi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slaissi's gas tank.
Slaissi being controlled against the cage.
Slaissi letting Sulekov take a breather here.
Slaissi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi tries to throw a body punch but Sulekov avoids it by throwing Slaissi back against the cage.
Sulekov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slaissi up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sulekov.
Slaissi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Sulekov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sulekov tries to work over Slaissi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulekov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slaissi scores with a shot to the side of Sulekov's head.
Sulekov'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damar Sulekov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slaissi throws a head kick but Sulekov moves out of range.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
Slaissi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sulekov blocks it well.
Slaissi looks to land a body kick but Sulekov moved away.
Sulekov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slaissi feints and as Sulekov raises his hands in defense, Slaissi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sulekov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sulekov has his hands on Slaissi's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a big elbow that misses.
Slaissi wanted to stand there but Sulekov had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sulekov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sulekov lands with a nice body punch.
Sulekov bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Slaissi! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
That has opened up Kimbo Slaissi's cut even more.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Sulekov from controlling successfully.
Sulekov content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi pulls Sulekov in close to prevent any damage.
Sulekov throwing strikes from guard but Slaissi blocks nicely.
Sulekov trying to control but Slaissi is working from the bottom.
Slaissi trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sulekov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimbo Slaissi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slaissi looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaissi, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sulekov tries to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sulekov throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sulekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sulekov throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sulekov lands a nice looking body shot.
Sulekov lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above Kimbo Slaissi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a sloppy head kick and Sulekov moves out of range easily.
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sulekov has closed the distance and engaged Slaissi in a clinch.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulekov.
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!
Sulekov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sulekov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sulekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaissi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulekov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slaissi is trying to keep Sulekov in close.
Sulekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slaissi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damar Sulekov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sulekov 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damar Sulekov!
Damar Sulekov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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