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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaev Kodveinko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JaMarcus Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell has chosen My Time - Fabolous & Jeremih as his entrance music. JaMarcus Russell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
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265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolaev Kodveinko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JaMarcus Russell!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodveinko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Russell's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kodveinko trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kodveinko wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 inform us that Russell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Russell wants to stand but Kodveinko is controlling the position.
Russell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kodveinko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kodveinko stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kodveinko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Russell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Russell is not content to let Kodveinko control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell pushes Kodveinko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kodveinko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kodveinko is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well.
Kodveinko taking a breather here.
Kodveinko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Russell some visible discomfort.
Russell pushes Kodveinko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kodveinko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Russell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kodveinko.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodveinko cracks Russell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kodveinko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kodveinko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodveinko trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
Kodveinko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well.
Russell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell defending against the ground and pound.
Russell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kodveinko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Russell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kodveinko is working Russell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet.
Kodveinko trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Kodveinko looking to control but instead Russell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodveinko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kodveinko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kodveinko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Kodveinko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kodveinko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russell looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kodveinko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kodveinko stops Russell from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaev Kodveinko 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.
Russell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kodveinko eats them both and turns towards Russell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Russell shoots in but Kodveinko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kodveinko.
Kodveinko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Russell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kodveinko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kodveinko tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russell tries to stand but Kodveinko is controlling from the bottom.
Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodveinko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russell.
Russell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kodveinko keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Kodveinko keeping full guard, as Russell tries to pass.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russell wants to control from the top but Kodveinko keeps moving.
Russell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kodveinko is proving hard to escape from.
Russell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russell throws an elbow that misses. Kodveinko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russell's guard. Nice move by Kodveinko!
Kodveinko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell wants to stand up but Kodveinko is controlling him.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Kodveinko from controlling successfully.
Russell is looking to stand up but Kodveinko isn't so interested in that idea.
Kodveinko trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell wants to stand up but Kodveinko is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev Kodveinko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kodveinko darts in looking for a takedown but Russell gets double underhooks and turns Kodveinko into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolaev Kodveinko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell is pressed up against the cage. Kodveinko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russell down to the mat. Russell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russell shoots in but Kodveinko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kodveinko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell goes for a double leg but Kodveinko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kodveinko continues to drive forward.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodveinko darts in looking for a takedown but Russell gets double underhooks and turns Kodveinko into the cage.
Russell is trying to break free.
Kodveinko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russell fails with the takedown
and Kodveinko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kodveinko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodveinko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kodveinko trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell pushes Kodveinko off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kodveinko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kodveinko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaMarcus Russell 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!
Russell throws a front kick aimed at Kodveinko's knee but Kodveinko avoids it well.
Kodveinko shoots in for a double leg but Russell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russell is defended easily by Kodveinko.
Nikolaev Kodveinko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kodveinko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kodveinko fails with the takedown
and Russell comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Kodveinko stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Russell is on him like rabid pit bull! Kodveinko slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JaMarcus Russell!
A very excited looking JaMarcus Russell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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