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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lessnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Watcher. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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279 lbs
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215 cm
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278 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lessnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Dragonov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov looks to land a combination but Lessnar avoids it well.
No joy there for Dragonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragonov misses with a wild combination.
Dragonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Dragonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragonov looks to land a left hand but Lessnar moved out of range nicely.
Lessnar slips under a jab.
Lessnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lessnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragonov throws a series of punches but Lessnar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragonov. Lessnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick and Lessnar moves out of range easily.
Dragonov avoids the head kick by Lessnar.
Dragonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lessnar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragonov to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lessnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragonov's waist but Dragonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lessnar off to one side.
Lessnar takes one on the button.
Dragonov throws out a loose jab but Lessnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boris Dragonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonov throws a series of punches but Lessnar moves out of range.
Lessnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonov misses with the combination.
Dragonov catches Lessnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lessnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragonov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lessnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lessnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lessnar avoids the head kick by Dragonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dragonov looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessnar is trying to work for a kimura but Dragonov is defending well.
Lessnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dragonov trying to control but Lessnar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lessnar prevents Dragonov from standing back up.
Lessnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dragonov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dragonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lessnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lessnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dragonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lessnar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lessnar trying to mount his opponent but Dragonov defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragonov drops Lessnar with a beautiful combination! Lessnar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dragonov is looking for the KO!
It looks like Frank Lessnar has been cut.
Dragonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragonov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dragonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lessnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragonov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lessnar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dragonov thinking.
Lessnar moves out of range as Dragonov strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Dragonov as Lessnar shoots in.
Dragonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lessnar counters with a left to the body.
Lessnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lessnar cracks Dragonov with a big elbow.
Dragonov struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lessnar prevents Dragonov from escaping the position.
Dragonov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Dragonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lessnar's cut.
That's time! Lessnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lessnar rushes Dragonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lessnar pushes Dragonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lessnar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
Lessnar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dragonov regains guard.
Lessnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lessnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lessnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dragonov is looking to stand up but Lessnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lessnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lessnar throwing strikes from guard but Dragonov blocks nicely.
Lessnar pushes down on Dragonov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dragonov is trying to maintain the position but Lessnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Dragonov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragonov defending well though.
Lessnar is nestled in close to Dragonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lessnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lessnar trying to pass the guard but Dragonov defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lessnar is nestled in close to Dragonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lessnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dragonov is looking to control Lessnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dragonov avoid being mounted?
Lessnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragonov defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar throwing shots but Dragonov is blocking nicely.
Lessnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonov keeps working.
Lessnar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dragonov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lessnar trying to mount his opponent but Dragonov defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragonov misses with a double jab.
Dragonov misses with a combination
and Lessnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dragonov won't be happy with that.
Lessnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lessnar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lessnar working the body and head with strikes.
Lessnar landing a few strikes.
Lessnar tries for a kimura but Dragonov is defending well.
Lessnar throwing strikes but Dragonov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dragonov scoring with punches and elbows.
Dragonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lessnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Lessnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragonov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov stands up.
Boris Dragonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragonov misses with a hook. Lessnar ducked under it nicely.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick and Lessnar moves out of range easily.
Lessnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lessnar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragonov lands a left and a right that send Lessnar crashing to the mat, dazed. Dragonov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lessnar.
Dragonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Lessnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lessnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lessnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lessnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dragonov misses with an uppercut. Lessnar saw that one coming.
Lessnar blocks a jab.
Lessnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Lessnar.
Dragonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lessnar.
Lessnar loads up on a big right hand but Dragonov slips the punch.
Dragonov lands a slapping body shot.
Dragonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lessnar moves away.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick
and Lessnar counters with a left and a right that stings Dragonov.
Lessnar takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Dragonov.
Lessnar blocks a head kick by Dragonov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lessnar throws a looping overhand right but Dragonov ducks down to avoid it.
Dragonov misses with an uppercut. Lessnar saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lessnar is defended easily by Dragonov.
Lessnar slips a straight right by Dragonov.
Dragonov swings for the body but Lessnar moves out of range.
Dragonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lessnar has managed to clinch.
Lessnar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
Dragonov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lessnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Lessnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lessnar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dragonov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dragonov is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar wants to control but Dragonov is keeping busy.
Lessnar looking for the RNC.
Dragonov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dragonov holding both Lessnar 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessnar struggling to land strikes to the head as Dragonov covers up.
Lessnar tightening his grip on Dragonov, looking for the choke.
Dragonov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lessnar gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov trying to control the position but Lessnar manages to sink in the hooks.
Lessnar misses with a punch to the head.
Dragonov wants to get back to his feet.
Lessnar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lessnar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lessnar punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dragonov avoids the strikes from Lessnar.
Lessnar throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lessnar is throwing strikes by Dragonov counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Dragonov regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lessnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lessnar 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lessnar!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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