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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Spies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samvel Kiragosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spies comes into the arena with Great Cop by Fugazi blaring out of the sound system. August Spies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, August Spies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samvel Kiragosyan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiragosyan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kiragosyan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiragosyan somewhat.
Kiragosyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spies is fending him off so far but Kiragosyan persists. Nope, Spies circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiragosyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiragosyan shoots in and drives through. Spies sprawls well.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samvel Kiragosyan.
Spies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiragosyan's head.
Kiragosyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiragosyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiragosyan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spies's half guard.
Kiragosyan trying to control the pace.
Kiragosyan looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spies moves into full guard.
Kiragosyan trying to control but Spies is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spies is on top in guard.
Spies trying to control but Kiragosyan is working from the bottom.
Spies gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spies moves into the clinch.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Samvel Kiragosyan has been cut.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kiragosyan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Spies lands a knee to the head.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Spies using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiragosyan's defenses.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies working Kiragosyan over with knees to the body.
Spies lands an elbow inside that Kiragosyan shrugs off.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spies crunches a lovely knee into Kiragosyan's ribcage.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spies obliges.
Spies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Spies lands a nice knee to the body.
Spies scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Spies.
Spies crunches a lovely knee into Kiragosyan's ribcage.
Spies lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a nice elbow.
Spies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spies lands a body shot.
Spies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
Spies tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiragosyan avoids it.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies lands an elbow just above Kiragosyan 's eye.
Kiragosyan looking for a takedown.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiragosyan's defenses.
Spies trying to land knees to the body.
Spies gets underhooks to prevent Kiragosyan's takedown attempt.
Spies lands a damaging elbow.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spies tries to land a knee to the head but Kiragosyan blocks with his arms.
Kiragosyan dodges an elbow strike from Spies.
Spies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kiragosyan is trying to drag Spies to the mat but Spies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spies working Kiragosyan over with knees to the body.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies misses with a knee to the head.
Kiragosyan wants a takedown.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spies tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiragosyan managing to block the knees to the body from Spies.
Kiragosyan managing to block the knees to the body from Spies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samvel Kiragosyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kiragosyan misses with a straight left.
Kiragosyan walks into a jab.
Kiragosyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kiragosyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiragosyan in particular looking to stall.
Spies wants to control but Kiragosyan is keeping busy.
Kiragosyan wants to control but Spies is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiragosyan postures up.
Kiragosyan wants to control from the top but Spies keeps moving.
Kiragosyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiragosyan lands a couple of elbows.
Kiragosyan trying to control but Spies is working from the bottom.
Kiragosyan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kiragosyan won't allow Spies to sweep him here.
Kiragosyan wants to control from the top but Spies keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spies rushes Kiragosyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Spies.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spies lands a nice knee to the body.
Spies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Spies scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Spies trying to land knees to the body.
Spies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiragosyan. That did some damage!
Spies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiragosyan, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiragosyan tries for a takedown but Spies manages to get underhooks.
August Spies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spies crunches a lovely knee into Kiragosyan's ribcage.
Spies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiragosyan's defenses.
Spies scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Spies.
Spies scores with a knee to the head.
Spies tries a knee to the head but Kiragosyan blocks it.
Kiragosyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samvel Kiragosyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spies obliges.
Spies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiragosyan.
Spies throws an elbow that misses.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot by Spies.
Spies connects with a right hand. Kiragosyan shakes it off.
Spies leaves Kiragosyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Spies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiragosyan doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spies.
Spies has Kiragosyan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Spies.
Spies tries a knee to the head but Kiragosyan blocks it.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samvel Kiragosyan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kiragosyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spies sprawls well. Spies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiragosyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiragosyan shoots in and drives through. Spies sprawls well.
Spies tries to clinch but Kiragosyan is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Spies. No joy for Kiragosyan on that attempt.
August Spies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samvel Kiragosyan.
Spies scores with a spinning back kick!
Spies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spies moves into range and clinches up with Kiragosyan.
Spies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiragosyan's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spies.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiragosyan's face.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiragosyan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiragosyan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spies prevents it.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies scores with a shoulder strike.
Spies utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spies landing knees to the body.
Spies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiragosyan looking for a takedown.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Kiragosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spies rushes Kiragosyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spies lands an elbow that stopped Kiragosyan in his tracks for a moment.
Spies prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a damaging elbow.
Spies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies landing knees to the head.
Spies lands an elbow inside that Kiragosyan shrugs off.
Spies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spies prevents the takedown attempt.
Spies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiragosyan looking for a takedown.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Spies landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kiragosyan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spies connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kiragosyan's face.
Spies lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spies gets underhooks to prevent Kiragosyan's takedown attempt.
Spies unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spies working aggressively here.
Kiragosyan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spies prevents it.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Kiragosyan takes an elbow to the temple.
Spies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spies obliges.
Spies utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Kiragosyan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spies gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spies lands a knee to the body.
Spies lands a good knee to the midsection. Kiragosyan won't want to take too many of those.
Samvel Kiragosyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiragosyan backwards.
Spies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spies lands an elbow that stopped Kiragosyan in his tracks for a moment.
Spies putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kiragosyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spies connects with a knee to the head.
Spies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiragosyan can't get the takedown.
Spies with a knee to the head.
Kiragosyan dodges an elbow strike from Spies.
Kiragosyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spies lands a knee to the head.
Spies is pressed up against the cage. Kiragosyan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spies down to the mat. Spies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spies cracks Kiragosyan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiragosyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spies as he avoids it easily.
Spies has closed the distance and engaged Kiragosyan in a clinch.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Spies lands an elbow inside.
Kiragosyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spies blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Spies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spies, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Spies!
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