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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Gadzhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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279 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Gadzhiev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadzhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astakhov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Astakhov tightens his grip and picks Gadzhiev up, before dumping him to the ground. Gadzhiev manages to land in guard.
Astakhov won't allow Gadzhiev to sweep him here.
Astakhov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gadzhiev looking to control.
Astakhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astakhov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamil Astakhov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gadzhiev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Astakhov sprawls well initially but Gadzhiev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gadzhiev trying to pass the guard but Astakhov defending well.
Gadzhiev keeps trying to improve his position.
Gadzhiev is keen to just control but Astakhov is a slippery customer.
Astakhov trying to control from the bottom.
Astakhov is trying to stand back up but Gadzhiev is controlling him
Gadzhiev is looking to stall here but Astakhov recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev won't allow Astakhov to sweep him here.
Astakhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Astakhov has an active guard here but Gadzhiev has managed to pass into half guard.
Astakhov wants to get back to full guard.
Gadzhiev is pressing down on Astakhov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Astakhov is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev passes into side control, despite Astakhov's attempt to control the position.
Gadzhiev gets to mount! Astakhov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gadzhiev tries to control but Astakhov wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhiev controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev trying to control but Astakhov is having none of it.
Astakhov is looking to improve his position but Gadzhiev isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astakhov is working hard here to advance position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shamil Astakhov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astakhov as he jumps to the side.
Gadzhiev shoots in but Astakhov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gadzhiev shoots in for a takedown but Astakhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamil Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Gadzhiev.
Gadzhiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Astakhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gadzhiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gadzhiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astakhov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Astakhov.
Gadzhiev is breathing heavily.
Gadzhiev can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gadzhiev can't fight it off and eventually Astakhov manages to take the fight to the floor. Gadzhiev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shamil Astakhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Astakhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadzhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astakhov throws an elbow that misses. Gadzhiev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Astakhov's guard. Nice move by Gadzhiev!
Astakhov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gadzhiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Astakhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev won't allow Astakhov to sweep him here.
Astakhov managing to control the position.
Gadzhiev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Astakhov is trying to keep Gadzhiev in close.
Astakhov wants to stand and escape but Gadzhiev is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Shamil Astakhov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gadzhiev shoots and misses
and Astakhov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gadzhiev!
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!
Astakhov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov taking a breather here.
Astakhov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gadzhiev some visible discomfort.
Astakhov lands a few punches from side control.
Astakhov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gadzhiev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Astakhov cracks Gadzhiev with a big elbow.
Gadzhiev is looking to regain half guard here but Astakhov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is looking to take a break and control but Gadzhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astakhov gets to mount! Gadzhiev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Astakhov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gadzhiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astakhov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gadzhiev's guard now.
Astakhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Astakhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gadzhiev is retaining full guard.
Gadzhiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadzhiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Astakhov connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Kamil Gadzhiev has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astakhov works over Gadzhiev with some ground and pound from guard.
Astakhov landing with the ground and pound.
Astakhov is stalling in the full guard.
Gadzhiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Astakhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Astakhov looking to sit in guard and control but Gadzhiev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Astakhov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gadzhiev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gadzhiev is aware though and is defending well.
Astakhov wants to hit a switch here but Gadzhiev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Astakhov there!
Astakhov tries to improve his position but instead Gadzhiev has taken his back!
I really don't envy Astakhov right now.
I would not like to be Astakhov right now.
Gadzhiev keeps control of the position as Astakhov tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gadzhiev blocks the strikes from Astakhov.
Gadzhiev wants to control but Astakhov is keeping him busy.
Astakhov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gadzhiev prevents Astakhov from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Astakhov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Astakhov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadzhiev is bucking up trying to escape but Astakhov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Astakhov lands with some strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Astakhov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Astakhov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astakhov lands a big elbow.
Gadzhiev is looking to get to half guard.
Astakhov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gadzhiev looks a forlorn figure.
Kamil Gadzhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamil Astakhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gadzhiev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Astakhov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Astakhov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Astakhov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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