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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Akenzua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Maximov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Akenzua's chin.
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Akenzua!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Maximov or perhaps it was just good defense by Akenzua, which made it look bad.
Maximov gets a takedown into half guard.
Akenzua is trying to stand.
Maximov working the head and body with strikes.
Maximov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akenzua keeps working.
Akenzua controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akenzua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximov pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Maximov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura but Akenzua is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximov wants to pass to mount but Akenzua is defending the position.
Maximov is working for a kimura but Akenzua is defending it quite comfortably.
Maximov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akenzua sees it coming and defends easily.
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is keen to just control but Akenzua is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akenzua flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akenzua.
Akenzua tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximov looking for a takedown.
Maximov is working for takedown but Akenzua is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akenzua tries to break the clinch but Maximov is controlling the position.
Akenzua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maximov walks away with a smile on his face. Akenzua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maximov fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Maximov. No joy for Akenzua on that attempt.
Maximov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akenzua's guard.
Akenzua doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akenzua keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov prevents Akenzua from getting back to his feet.
Akenzua is looking to stand back up but Maximov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akenzua.
Maximov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akenzua sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maximov dominated that round.
That's time! Maximov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Akenzua. No joy for Maximov on that attempt.
Maximov dives in for a single leg takedown but Akenzua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akenzua is looking for the big counter here.
Ivan Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akenzua as he avoids it easily.
Akenzua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akenzua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximov tries to clinch but Akenzua moves out of range.
Akenzua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akenzua throws a series of strikes that have Maximov backpedaling.
Akenzua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ivan Maximov has been cut.
Maximov tries to clinch up.
Maximov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akenzua swivels and escapes.
Maximov tries to keep at a distance but Akenzua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akenzua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximov dives in for a single leg takedown but Akenzua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akenzua tries for a takedown but Maximov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maximov has a takedown stuffed.
Akenzua throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akenzua throws a right hand that Maximov ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximov also avoids with ease.
Maximov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akenzua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akenzua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akenzua moves into range and clinches up with Maximov.
Maximov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Akenzua is trying to keep an underhook but Maximov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Akenzua is trying to stand.
Akenzua is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maximov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maximov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maximov seems to be working for a kimura but Akenzua defends the submission attempt.
Maximov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua is trying to stand back up but Maximov is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua won't allow Maximov to pass to mount.
Akenzua missing with punches from the bottom.
Maximov prevents Akenzua from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigo Akenzua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akenzua is trying to maintain the position but Maximov is very close to passing his half guard.
Akenzua is looking to get back to is feet but Maximov passes into side control.
Maximov trying to control the action but Akenzua is working from the bottom.
Akenzua gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akenzua is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Maximov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Maximov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maximov trying to control but Akenzua is working from the bottom.
Maximov prevents Akenzua from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Akenzua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Maximov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maximov tries for a takedown but Akenzua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maximov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akenzua is looking to escape.
Maximov is thwarting Akenzua's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivan Maximov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximov is keen to just control but Akenzua is a slippery customer.
Akenzua is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akenzua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akenzua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akenzua to the mat! Akenzua manages to get full guard.
Akenzua is wriggling around but Maximov manages to pass to half guard.
Maximov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akenzua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maximov wants to control but Akenzua is keeping him busy.
Maximov seems to be looking for submissions.
Maximov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akenzua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov blocks the strikes from Akenzua.
Akenzua trying to hold on to Maximov's head to control him but Maximov postures up.
Maximov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximov working over Akenzua with some ground and pound. Akenzua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akenzua sees it coming and defends easily.
Maximov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akenzua defends it well.
Maximov is looking for a kimura but Akenzua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maximov to get the leverage.
Maximov is nestled in close to Akenzua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maximov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akenzua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximov pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maximov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akenzua connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akenzua is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maximov tries to pull guard but Akenzua won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Maximov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maximov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Maximov!
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