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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between vrach ginekolog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Babka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ginekolog has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Stepan Babka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vrach ginekolog!
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, Stepan Babka!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
Stepan Babka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ginekolog is breathing heavily.
Babka tries a head kick but it misses.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
Babka tries to clinch but ginekolog is having none of it.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
Babka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ginekolog.
ginekolog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ginekolog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babka is out of range and ginekolog settles back down.
Babka tries a head kick but it misses.
Babka tries a head kick but it misses.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
ginekolog tries to clinch there but Babka circles away.
Babka drives through and clinches with ginekolog against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ginekolog avoids the head kick by Babka.
ginekolog throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Babka. No joy for ginekolog on that attempt.
ginekolog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
ginekolog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babka lands with a slapping head kick.
Babka throws a right hand that ginekolog ducks under and follows up with a left that ginekolog also avoids with ease.
Babka lands with a nice body kick.
Babka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Babka darts in and clinches ginekolog up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Babka.
Babka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Babka taking a breather.
Babka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Babka.
Babka clinches up against the cage.
Babka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Babka.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babka has ginekolog up against the cage in a clinch.
Babka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ginekolog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Babka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
vrach ginekolog's cut is getting worse.
Babka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ginekolog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Babka throws a head kick that ginekolog semi-blocks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Babka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babka throws a punch but it's blocked by ginekolog.
A left hand lands to the body for Babka.
Babka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Babka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babka slowing the pace effectively.
ginekolog avoids a wild elbow strike from Babka.
Babka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
ginekolog blocks the elbow strike.
Babka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ginekolog avoids the head kick by Babka.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
Babka lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Babka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babka throws a head kick that ginekolog semi-blocks.
Babka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babka misses with a head kick.
ginekolog blocks a head kick by Babka.
Babka lets loose with a powerful body kick. ginekolog will feel that in the morning.
Babka throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ginekolog fails with a takedown attempt.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
Babka lands with a kick to the temple. ginekolog shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Babka tries a head kick but it misses.
ginekolog swats away the attempt to clinch by Babka.
Nice sprawl there from Babka as ginekolog shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for vrach ginekolog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by ginekolog.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ginekolog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babka tries to clinch but ginekolog moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ginekolog checks a leg kick.
Babka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Babka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on vrach ginekolog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Babka as ginekolog shoots in.
Babka lands a head kick. ginekolog smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babka lands with a kick to the temple. ginekolog shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Babka throws a head kick but ginekolog moves out of range.
ginekolog blocks a head kick by Babka.
Babka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babka lands a nice shot that snaps ginekolog's head back.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for ginekolog. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
ginekolog takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A combination from Babka does no damage.
Babka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by ginekolog.
ginekolog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ginekolog blocks a head kick by Babka.
Babka tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Babka.
ginekolog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babka has closed the distance and engaged ginekolog in a clinch.
Babka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babka lands a high kick!
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
vrach ginekolog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
ginekolog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babka connects with a high kick.
ginekolog tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babka counters with a head kick.
Babka looks to land a combination but ginekolog avoids it well.
Babka has managed to clinch.
ginekolog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for vrach ginekolog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ginekolog jumps guard but Babka stands there with ginekolog around his waist. ginekolog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Babka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ginekolog backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ginekolog working hard to break the clinch.
Babka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
ginekolog blocks an elbow strike.
Babka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Babka misses with an elbow over the top.
ginekolog just leaning against Babka, taking a breather.
ginekolog avoiding damage as Babka throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Babka.
Babka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babka misses with an elbow strike.
ginekolog looking for a takedown.
Babka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
ginekolog blocks the elbow strike.
ginekolog tries to pull guard but Babka holds him up against the cage and eventually ginekolog drops back down to his feet.
ginekolog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
ginekolog works on Babka's body with a couple of short punches.
Babka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
ginekolog tries for a takedown but Babka manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ginekolog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Babka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ginekolog shoots and misses
and Babka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stepan Babka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ginekolog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babka but Babka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Babka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ginekolog.
ginekolog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Babka counters with a head kick. That will keep ginekolog thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
ginekolog misses with a takedown
and Babka counters with a head kick.
ginekolog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
ginekolog takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ginekolog fails to pull guard.
ginekolog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babka displaying some good clinch control by pressing ginekolog up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from ginekolog.
Babka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Babka lands an elbow inside.
ginekolog manages to pull guard.
ginekolog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babka controls the pace.
ginekolog working a defensive guard but Babka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Babka is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down ginekolog's shoulder. That is not cool.
ginekolog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Babka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on vrach ginekolog's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Babka throws a head kick that half lands.
ginekolog throws a low kick but Babka avoids it.
ginekolog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Babka counters with a big head kick but ginekolog shrugs it off.
Babka tries a head kick but it misses.
Babka throws a head kick but ginekolog moves out of range.
Babka lands with a nice body kick.
Babka lands a nice looking kick to the body. ginekolog takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Babka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babka clinches up with ginekolog and pushes him back against the cage.
Babka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Babka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Babka lands an elbow just above ginekolog 's eye.
Babka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ginekolog takes an elbow to the forehead.
ginekolog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babka smiles and moves away.
Babka throws a head kick that misses.
ginekolog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stepan Babka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babka moves into the clinch.
Babka breaks from the clinch.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
ginekolog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. ginekolog is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for vrach ginekolog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ginekolog has a takedown stuffed.
ginekolog misses with a body shot
and Babka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
ginekolog instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babka breaks from the clinch.
Babka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
ginekolog avoids the head kick by Babka.
ginekolog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ginekolog stalling in the clinch but Babka improves position.
Babka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babka misses with a head kick.
ginekolog moves in looking to clinch but Babka pushes him off.
Babka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babka throws a head kick that misses.
ginekolog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babka's waist but Babka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ginekolog off to one side.
Babka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ginekolog closes the distance looking to clinch
and Babka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. ginekolog is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ginekolog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Babka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
ginekolog blocks a head kick by Babka.
ginekolog avoids the head kick by Babka.
ginekolog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Babka.
ginekolog shoots for a double leg takedown but Babka sprawls well. He's pushed ginekolog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ginekolog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babka circles away.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
ginekolog misses with a takedown
and Babka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Babka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babka breaks from the clinch.
Babka scores with a head kick.
ginekolog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Babka.
Babka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ginekolog dives in and grabs Babka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babka pushes down on ginekolog's head and hops out.
Babka stuffs the takedown.
Babka throws a sloppy head kick and ginekolog moves out of range easily.
Babka checks a low kick from ginekolog.
Babka misses with a head kick.
ginekolog doesn't manage to clinch there - Babka circles away.
ginekolog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepan Babka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babka 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Babka!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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