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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reina Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Ignashevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reina Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yury Ignashevich!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Manuel really is a fat lump.
Manuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignashevich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ignashevich looks to land a combination but Manuel avoids it well.
Ignashevich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manuel pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ignashevich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ignashevich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ignashevich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignashevich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ignashevich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manuel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ignashevich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manuel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manuel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manuel!
Ignashevich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Ignashevich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manuel decides to stand up.
Ignashevich misses with a few strikes there.
Manuel gets caught flat footed, as Ignashevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ignashevich postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel keeping moving, preventing Ignashevich from controlling successfully.
Ignashevich stands up over Manuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ignashevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignashevich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manuel dives on top into guard.
Ignashevich pulls Manuel in close to his closed guard and prevents Manuel from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignashevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manuel is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashevich is wriggling around but Manuel manages to pass to half guard.
Manuel is keen to just control but Ignashevich is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignashevich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manuel prevents Ignashevich from improving his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reina Manuel.
Ignashevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manuel is fending him off so far but Ignashevich persists. Nope, Manuel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignashevich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manuel!
Check out the look on Ignashevich's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ignashevich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ignashevich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignashevich working the ground and pound.
Manuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignashevich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manuel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ignashevich working the head and body with strikes.
Manuel is not content to let Ignashevich control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ignashevich stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Ignashevich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ignashevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Manuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignashevich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ignashevich has a takedown stuffed.
Ignashevich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ignashevich is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ignashevich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manuel pinned against the cage. Manuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reina Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Ignashevich.
Ignashevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ignashevich is breathing heavily.
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ignashevich sprawls well.
Ignashevich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manuel back to the cage. Ignashevich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manuel lands with a kick to the temple. Ignashevich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ignashevich.
Ignashevich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manuel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manuel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignashevich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manuel somewhat.
Ignashevich dives in for a single leg takedown but Manuel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manuel is trying to break free.
Ignashevich jumps guard and drags Manuel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manuel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashevich pulls Manuel in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ignashevich is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manuel dives into side control.
Ignashevich wants to get back to his feet.
Manuel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignashevich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel counters with a nice body kick.
Manuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ignashevich.
Ignashevich gets a double leg takedown into Manuel's guard.
Manuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignashevich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manuel working a defensive guard here.
Manuel has momentary wrist control but Ignashevich slips an elbow through the middle.
Ignashevich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignashevich is desperately trying to improve his position but Manuel has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignashevich avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manuel.
Ignashevich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignashevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Ignashevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ignashevich.
Manuel tries to clinch up but Ignashevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Manuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ignashevich.
Ignashevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel gets a clinch.
Manuel can't break the clinch.
Ignashevich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manuel walks away with a smile on his face. Ignashevich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yury Ignashevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignashevich dives in for a single leg takedown but Manuel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reina Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Ignashevich.
Manuel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ignashevich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manuel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ignashevich's calf.
Ignashevich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignashevich is looking to clinch.
Reina Manuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ignashevich swinging wildly here.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Ignashevich does no damage.
Manuel rushes Ignashevich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manuel lands with a right to the head.
Ignashevich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manuel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ignashevich gets underhooks to prevent Manuel's takedown attempt.
Manuel jumps guard and drags Ignashevich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manuel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignashevich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ignashevich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manuel has momentary wrist control but Ignashevich slips an elbow through the middle.
Ignashevich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ignashevich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manuel is on top in 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!
Manuel looking to pass the guard.
Ignashevich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Ignashevich keeps moving.
Ignashevich wants to improve his position but instead Manuel has moved into half guard.
Ignashevich is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ignashevich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignashevich pulls Manuel in close to prevent any damage.
Ignashevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manuel is aware though and is defending well.
Reina Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yury Ignashevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignashevich wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Ignashevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ignashevich 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yury Ignashevich!
A very excited looking Yury Ignashevich rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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