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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Ananasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John McLovin enters the cage!
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239 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Sydney, Gregory Ananasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McLovin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin shoots and misses
and Ananasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLovin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ananasov.
McLovin manages to get to full guard.
McLovin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLovin 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.
Ananasov stands and throws McLovin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McLovin wants to control but Ananasov postures up.
McLovin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McLovin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLovin.
Ananasov won't allow McLovin to sweep him here.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ananasov's guard.
Ananasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ananasov working a defensive guard here.
McLovin stopping the sweep attempt from Ananasov.
Ananasov pulls McLovin in close to prevent any damage.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Ananasov keeps moving.
McLovin wants to pass the guard but Ananasov is keeping the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Gregory Ananasov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ananasov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McLovin manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLovin tries to get to full guard but Ananasov has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ananasov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McLovin!
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ananasov landing shots from mount.
McLovin regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLovin is trying to get back to full guard.
McLovin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ananasov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ananasov's back!
McLovin is throwing shots to the body but Ananasov manages to wriggle free. McLovin pounces on him again and ends up in Ananasov's guard.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Ananasov keeps moving.
McLovin postures up.
Ananasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLovin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McLovin looking for a guillotine here but Ananasov defends easily.
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ananasov tries to free his leg and advance position but McLovin is retaining full guard.
McLovin working for a triangle but Ananasov defends it easily.
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLovin tries to clinch but Ananasov moves out of range.
Ananasov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ananasov lands in his opponent's guard.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ananasov stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
Ananasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLovin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ananasov has managed to get both his arms back between McLovin's legs - danger averted.
McLovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin wants to sweep here but Ananasov controlling him for the moment.
Ananasov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ananasov looking to pass the guard.
Ananasov stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ananasov drops back looking for a leg! McLovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLovin manages to kick Ananasov off! Ananasov jumps back into McLovin's guard.
McLovin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ananasov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin won't allow Ananasov to sweep him here.
Ananasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLovin is controlling him.
Ananasov wants to sweep here but McLovin controlling him for the moment.
McLovin postures up.
McLovin postures up in Ananasov's guard and throws a big left but Ananasov blocks it.
McLovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ananasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ananasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McLovin has Ananasov in his guard.
McLovin is trying to keep Ananasov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov advances to half guard.
Ananasov is keen to just control but McLovin is a slippery customer.
McLovin is pressing down on Ananasov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ananasov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ananasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ananasov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
Ananasov content to stall in guard here.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin 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.
Ananasov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLovin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ananasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ananasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLovin works Ananasov's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Ananasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ananasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ananasov feints and as McLovin raises his hands in defense, Ananasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
McLovin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ananasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ananasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McLovin can't keep his opponent in guard - Ananasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov is working for a submission of some sort.
McLovin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ananasov prevents McLovin from improving his position.
McLovin is trying to maintain the position but Ananasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ananasov is trying to control the action in half guard but McLovin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McLovin throws a strike from the bottom but Ananasov passes into side control!
McLovin is looking for a sweep.
Ananasov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin regains half guard.
Ananasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLovin defending well though.
McLovin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLovin.
McLovin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ananasov escapes and throws McLovin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLovin is looking for a sweep.
Gregory Ananasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLovin is not content to let Ananasov control the position.
Ananasov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McLovin has escaped the position, nice work there.
McLovin tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov trying to control the position but McLovin is working away.
McLovin is trying to get back to half guard.
Ananasov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McLovin down.
McLovin is looking for a sweep.
Ananasov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McLovin is looking to reverse the position.
Ananasov trying to control the position but McLovin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is looking to reverse the position.
Ananasov wants to control but McLovin is keeping him busy.
McLovin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McLovin is looking for a sweep. Ananasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLovin trying to control from the bottom.
Ananasov trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ananasov connects with a nice short shot to McLovin's temple.
Ananasov trying to control the action but McLovin is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ananasov in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ananasov!
McLovin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ananasov is on top in guard.
McLovin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLovin has his foot on Ananasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ananasov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ananasov stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
Ananasov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McLovin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ananasov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov wants to control from the top but McLovin keeps moving.
McLovin 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.
Ananasov pushes down on McLovin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McLovin wants to control but Ananasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ananasov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ananasov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ananasov lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is trying to escape the mount.
Ananasov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ananasov controlling from mount.
McLovin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ananasov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ananasov has control of McLovin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLovin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ananasov wants to finish this one by submission but McLovin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ananasov.
McLovin regains half guard.
McLovin wants to improve his position but Ananasov is controlling well.
McLovin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ananasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLovin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin tries to get to full guard but Ananasov has control of the leg.
Ananasov is looking to take a break and control but McLovin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLovin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLovin trying to control here.
Ananasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLovin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ananasov trying to control the action but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin works his way to full guard. Good work.
McLovin 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.
Ananasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLovin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ananasov has managed to get both his arms back between McLovin's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov had his way with John McLovin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McLovin gets caught flat footed, as Ananasov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLovin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov drops back looking for a leg! McLovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLovin manages to kick Ananasov off! Ananasov jumps back into McLovin's guard.
Ananasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin is trying to control the position but Ananasov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
John McLovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLovin being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
Ananasov is looking to work some ground and pound but McLovin has wrist control.
McLovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
Ananasov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McLovin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin looking for a triangle here. Ananasov is fighting it but it looks tight! McLovin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ananasov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John McLovin!
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