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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Bagrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasile Crudu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagrov's entrance music is Freya. A fine choice. Crudu has chosen Treceti batalioane romane Carpatii as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Bagrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasile Crudu!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crudu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bagrov prevents Crudu from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crudu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bagrov looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crudu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bagrov trying to hold on to Crudu's head to control him but Crudu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagrov is controlling Crudu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bagrov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crudu thows a huge punch but Bagrov dodges it nicely.
Bagrov trying to control here.
Bagrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Crudu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crudu working over Bagrov with some ground and pound. Bagrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crudu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bagrov is trying to control but can't.
Crudu lands with a punch from half guard.
Bagrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crudu scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov taking some punishment here, with Crudu in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crudu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bagrov's head.
Crudu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Crudu connects with a nice short shot to Bagrov's temple.
Crudu misses with a head shot. Bagrov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crudu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crudu cracks Bagrov with a solid left hand.
Crudu cracks Bagrov with a solid left hand.
Crudu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bagrov trying to keep a closed guard but Crudu is proving a slippery customer.
Crudu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crudu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crudu throwing strikes from guard but Bagrov blocks nicely.
Bagrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crudu is aware though and is defending well.
Bagrov is breathing heavily.
Crudu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crudu is in close to Bagrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crudu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crudu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crudu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crudu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bagrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crudu postures up and lands a big shot to Bagrov's brow.
Crudu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crudu stands up over Bagrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crudu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov controls Crudu momentarily but Crudu frees himself.
Crudu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crudu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bagrov is looking for a triangle but Crudu pushes his legs off easily.
Crudu cracks Bagrov with a solid left hand.
Crudu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crudu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crudu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crudu is in close to Bagrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crudu throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crudu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crudu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bagrov's head.
Bagrov is looking to stand up but Crudu isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasile Crudu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crudu dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crudu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bagrov is defending well.
Bagrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crudu defends well and Bagrov ends up having to push Crudu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crudu jumps guard.
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Crudu keeps moving.
Bagrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crudu is proving hard to escape from.
Andrei Bagrov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Crudu shoots in for a takedown but Bagrov shows good takedown defense.
Andrei Bagrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasile Crudu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bagrov looks to land a strike but Crudu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bagrov has gone for a leg lock! Crudu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bagrov's guard.
Crudu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crudu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crudu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crudu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bagrov controls Crudu momentarily but Crudu frees himself.
Bagrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crudu stands up over Bagrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crudu postures up in Bagrov's guard and throws a big left but Bagrov blocks it.
Crudu postures up in Bagrov's guard and throws a big left but Bagrov blocks it.
Bagrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crudu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crudu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crudu stands up over Bagrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crudu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bagrov's head.
Crudu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crudu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bagrov's head.
Crudu cracks Bagrov with a solid left hand.
Crudu working some strikes from top position.
Crudu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crudu lands a couple of elbows.
Crudu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crudu works over Bagrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Bagrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bagrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crudu stands up over Bagrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bagrov wants to sweep here but Crudu controlling him for the moment.
Crudu cracks Bagrov with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crudu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crudu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crudu chips away with some ground and pound.
Crudu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crudu with a nice head shot there.
Crudu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crudu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bagrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crudu landing with the ground and pound.
Crudu connects with a couple of short punches.
Crudu with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bagrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bagrov prevents Crudu from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasile Crudu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bagrov shoots in for a double leg but Crudu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Crudu or perhaps it was just good defense by Bagrov which made him look bad.
Crudu keeps the fight on the outside.
Crudu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bagrov as he avoids it easily.
Crudu looks for a takedown but Bagrov sprawls well.
Andrei Bagrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasile Crudu.
Bagrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crudu on his heels. He'll look to pass Crudu's guard now, I'm sure.
Vasile Crudu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bagrov prevents Crudu from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagrov stands up from Crudu's guard - Bagrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crudu shoots and misses
and Bagrov counters with a nice body shot.
Bagrov feints and as Crudu raises his hands in defense, Bagrov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrei Bagrov.
Crudu has his takedown stuffed
and Bagrov counters with a three punch combo that has Crudu backing up. Crudu nods at Bagrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Bagrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bagrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bagrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Crudu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bagrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crudu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crudu is trying to stand up here but Bagrov is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Bagrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crudu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bagrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crudu.
Bagrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crudu is not content to let Bagrov control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Bagrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crudu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bagrov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crudu really felt that one!
Crudu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bagrov sprawls well. Bagrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crudu gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrei Bagrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crudu has his takedown stuffed
and Bagrov counters with a straight right hand.
Bagrov lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crudu shoots and misses
and Bagrov counters with a solid body kick.
Crudu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bagrov counters with a low kick, right behind Crudu 's knee.
Crudu tries for a takedown but Bagrov circles away easily
so Bagrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagrov controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrei Bagrov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crudu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bagrov avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Bagrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crudu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasile Crudu!
Vasile Crudu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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