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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Garkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
8 - 18 - 0 |
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197 cm
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210 lbs
9 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Garkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garkov's guard.
Garkov wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane trying to control but Garkov is working from the bottom.
Kane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garkov is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wants to control from the top but Garkov keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garkov wants to stand but Kane is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garkov tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane dives in and grabs Garkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garkov pushes down on Kane's head and hops out.
Garkov cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Dane Kane has been cut.
Garkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.
Kane pulls Garkov into guard.
Garkov wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Garkov works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garkov is one step ahead there.
Garkov wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane controlling the position.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garkov.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Garkov wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kane tries to get out of the position.
Garkov postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Garkov crashes against the mat.
Garkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garkov working the body and head with strikes.
Garkov wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Garkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garkov.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Garkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Garkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kane is trying to get back to half guard.
Kane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garkov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Garkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Garkov cracks Kane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
Kane prevents Garkov from moving into mount.
Garkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Garkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Kane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garkov misses with a two punch combination.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garkov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kane wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garkov looking to ground and pound but Kane is blocking nicely.
Garkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Garkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Garkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garkov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BOOM! Garkov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Garkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Garkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garkov.
Garkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane wants to hold on but Garkov pushes him away.
Garkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kane tries to hold on but Garkov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Garkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Garkov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garkov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane tries to hold on but Garkov postures up.
Kane regains half guard.
Kane wants to improve his position but Garkov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Garkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garkov is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Garkov is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now.
Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garkov is looking to advance position but Kane won't allow it.
Garkov controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kane is trying to control but can't.
Garkov throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garkov misses with the combination.
A combination from Garkov does no damage.
Garkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Garkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dane Kane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Garkov misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane gets control of Garkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Garkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garkov is controlling him.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Garkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Garkov from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Sergei Garkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garkov misses with a double jab.
Garkov drives through and clinches with Kane against the cage.
Garkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane pulls guard successfully.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing Garkov from standing up.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane trying to strike off his back.
Kane is adopting a defensive guard.
Garkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Garkov shows good takedown defense.
Garkov throws a combination that misses
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garkov lands a two punch combo.
Kane is rocked!
Garkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kane tries to land knees in the clinch but Garkov avoids the damage to the body.
Kane pulls guard successfully.
Garkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garkov trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Garkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garkov lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garkov.
Garkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kane's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane tries to kick Garkov off but Garkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dane Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergei Garkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garkov controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Garkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Garkov!
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energy
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hype
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