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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zane Archavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janiuz Solznyksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archavin has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Zane Archavin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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235 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zane Archavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janiuz Solznyksi!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solznyksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archavin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Solznyksi somewhat.
Archavin is breathing heavily.
Solznyksi fails to land the takedown.
Solznyksi gets a double leg takedown into Archavin's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Solznyksi wants to control from the top but Archavin keeps moving.
Solznyksi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Archavin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Solznyksi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Archavin.
Solznyksi tries for a kimura but Archavin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archavin is not content to let Solznyksi control the position.
Solznyksi working the body and head with strikes.
Solznyksi tries to stand but Archavin is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solznyksi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Solznyksi is looking to take a break and control but Archavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solznyksi tries to stand but Archavin is controlling his head.
Solznyksi trying to control the position but Archavin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solznyksi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archavin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Solznyksi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archavin keeps working.
Solznyksi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Archavin to his feet.
Solznyksi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zane Archavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janiuz Solznyksi.
Solznyksi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solznyksi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Archavin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Archavin shoots in for a takedown but Solznyksi shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Archavin.
Solznyksi dives in and grabs Archavin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archavin pushes down on Solznyksi's head and hops out.
Archavin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solznyksi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archavin throws a head kick that half lands.
Solznyksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archavin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Solznyksi somewhat.
Solznyksi throws a head kick that misses
and Archavin counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janiuz Solznyksi 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.
Solznyksi dives in and grabs Archavin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archavin pushes down on Solznyksi's head and hops out.
Zane Archavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solznyksi clinches with his opponent.
Archavin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solznyksi's efforts to push away.
Archavin is pressed up against the cage. Solznyksi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Archavin down to the mat. Archavin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Solznyksi.
Archavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zane Archavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janiuz Solznyksi.
Nice sprawl there from Archavin as Solznyksi shoots in.
Archavin misses with a takedown attempt - Solznyksi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Solznyksi as Archavin shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solznyksi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solznyksi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Solznyksi working the body and head with strikes.
Solznyksi working away.
Solznyksi wants to control but Archavin is keeping him busy.
Archavin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Archavin is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archavin is doing well to control the position and prevent Solznyksi from advancing to side control.
Solznyksi slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Archavin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solznyksi pinned against the cage. Solznyksi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Solznyksi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Solznyksi tries to clinch but Archavin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archavin checks a low kick from Solznyksi.
Solznyksi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archavin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Solznyksi gets the takedown into side control.
Solznyksi throws an elbow but Archavin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Solznyksi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Solznyksi is putting a hurting on Archavin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Solznyksi is looking to take a break and control but Archavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archavin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solznyksi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Archavin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Solznyksi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Archavin is trying to maintain the position but Solznyksi is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janiuz Solznyksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Solznyksi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solznyksi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Solznyksi fails with the takedown.
Solznyksi dives in and grabs Archavin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archavin pushes down on Solznyksi's head and hops out.
Zane Archavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janiuz Solznyksi.
Solznyksi tries to clinch but Archavin is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Solznyksi or perhaps it was just good defense by Archavin which made him look bad.
Solznyksi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Archavin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Archavin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Solznyksi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archavin has control of an arm but Solznyksi manages to advance to Archavin's back!
Solznyksi is controlling the position but Archavin somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Solznyksi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archavin keeps working.
Archavin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Solznyksi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Archavin keeping moving, preventing Solznyksi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archavin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archavin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Solznyksi trying to control but Archavin is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Janiuz Solznyksi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Archavin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solznyksi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solznyksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archavin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Solznyksi somewhat.
Archavin tries to clinch but Solznyksi is having none of it.
Solznyksi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solznyksi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archavin as he avoids it easily.
Archavin tries for a takedown but Solznyksi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Solznyksi.
Solznyksi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archavin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solznyksi is looking to clinch but Archavin is avoiding it.
Archavin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solznyksi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Solznyksi tries a head kick but it misses.
Archavin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Archavin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Solznyksi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Archavin.
Archavin rushes Solznyksi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solznyksi.
Zane Archavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janiuz Solznyksi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Archavin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solznyksi gets the underhooks and prevents 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 Zane Archavin.
Well Solznyksi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janiuz Solznyksi!
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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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