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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baristron Krostiniguf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Luvichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucho Luvichev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baristron Krostiniguf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucho Luvichev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krostiniguf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luvichev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luvichev feints and as Krostiniguf raises his hands in defense, Luvichev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luvichev stands up over Krostiniguf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luvichev throwing strikes but missing.
Luvichev scoring with some ground and pound.
Luvichev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luvichev stands up from Krostiniguf's guard - Luvichev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krostiniguf throws a push kick but Luvichev slaps the foot to one side.
Luvichev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luvichev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luvichev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvichev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krostiniguf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luvichev but Luvichev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krostiniguf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luvichev circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krostiniguf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krostiniguf fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baristron Krostiniguf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luvichev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krostiniguf was well out of range. Poor timing from Luvichev.
Krostiniguf tries to clinch up but Luvichev circles away and keeps his distance.
Luvichev swats away the attempt to clinch by Krostiniguf.
Krostiniguf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luvichev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Krostiniguf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krostiniguf is trying to break the clinch but Luvichev has him pressed against the cage.
Krostiniguf is trying to drag Luvichev to the mat but Luvichev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luvichev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luvichev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luvichev showed some decent athleticism there.
Krostiniguf is looking for a sweep. Luvichev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf wants to sweep but Luvichev has passed to side control!
Krostiniguf is working to avoid the ground and pound but Luvichev connects with a decent elbow.
Luvichev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Luvichev misses with an uppercut.
Krostiniguf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luvichev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krostiniguf, pushing him back against the cage.
Krostiniguf lands a nice shot to the body.
Luvichev breaks from the clinch.
Krostiniguf has his takedown stuffed
and Luvichev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krostiniguf!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Luvichev stalls from top position.
Luvichev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luvichev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Luvichev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krostiniguf is trying to improve his position.
Luvichev stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krostiniguf wants to clinch up but Luvichev keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucho Luvichev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Luvichev throws a nice looking combination but Krostiniguf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krostiniguf works over Luvichev's head and body with a nice combination.
Krostiniguf with a poor takedown
and Luvichev counters with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Luvichev or perhaps it was just good defense by Krostiniguf which made him look bad.
Luvichev takes the fight into the clinch.
Luvichev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krostiniguf walks away with a smile on his face. Luvichev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luvichev clinches with his opponent.
Krostiniguf is trying to pull guard but Luvichev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luvichev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baristron Krostiniguf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucho Luvichev.
Krostiniguf tries to score a body lock takedown but Luvichev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krostiniguf tries to break the clinch but Luvichev is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvichev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Krostiniguf.
Luvichev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krostiniguf.
Krostiniguf misses with a kick to the body.
Luvichev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krostiniguf's half guard.
Krostiniguf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luvichev is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luvichev lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvichev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luvichev stands up from half guard.
Luvichev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krostiniguf avoids it really well and circles away.
Krostiniguf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luvichev shoots in for a double leg but Krostiniguf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvichev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krostiniguf is trying to stand.
Luvichev escapes and gets back to his feet.
Luvichev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luvichev is taking a breather. Krostiniguf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Luvichev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Luvichev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luvichev misses with a takedown attempt - Krostiniguf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krostiniguf shoots in but Luvichev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luvichev keeps the fight on the outside.
Krostiniguf shoots in for a double leg but Luvichev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baristron Krostiniguf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Krostiniguf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luvichev avoids the head kick by Krostiniguf.
A solid body kick from Luvichev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucho Luvichev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Luvichev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luvichev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Luvichev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Krostiniguf is desperately trying to improve his position but Luvichev has a good base and remains in mount.
Krostiniguf tries to control Luvichev's body but Luvichev pushes him off. Krostiniguf squirms to his side and now Luvichev has his back!
Luvichev looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvichev is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Luvichev gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Luvichev gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Luvichev apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Krostiniguf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luvichev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krostiniguf wants to break free but Luvichev has control.
Luvichev is trying to pull guard but Krostiniguf has him pressed against the cage.
Luvichev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luvichev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luvichev is trying to pull guard but Krostiniguf turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baristron Krostiniguf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucho Luvichev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvichev breaks the clinch.
Luvichev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krostiniguf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luvichev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krostiniguf shoots for a takedown but Luvichev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luvichev misses with a takedown attempt - Krostiniguf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luvichev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luvichev.
Krostiniguf stalks Luvichev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luvichev's face. Luvichev staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krostiniguf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luvichev swivels and escapes.
Krostiniguf with a poor takedown
and Luvichev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krostiniguf's guard now.
Luvichev stands and steps away. Krostiniguf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf gets tackled into the cage by Luvichev. Luvichev maintains the clinch.
Luvichev stalling in the clinch.
Krostiniguf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krostiniguf avoiding damage as Luvichev throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luvichev.
Luvichev pulls guard successfully.
Luvichev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luvichev seems keen to control Krostiniguf's posture.
Krostiniguf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luvichev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf preventing the sweep.
Luvichev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krostiniguf wants to stand but Luvichev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krostiniguf wants to pass the guard but Luvichev is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krostiniguf shoots and misses
and Luvichev counters with a head kick.
Luvichev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krostiniguf on his heels. He'll look to pass Krostiniguf's guard now, I'm sure.
Baristron Krostiniguf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucho Luvichev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krostiniguf tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucho Luvichev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luvichev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lucho Luvichev!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Lucho Luvichev!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Lucho Luvichev!
Lucho Luvichev wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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