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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Bigovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigovich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heavy Maus Metal. Guy Bigovich acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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346 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Santiago Ingram!
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, Guy Bigovich!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigovich shoots for a takedown but Ingram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bigovich has eaten all the pies!
Ingram looks to clinch
and Bigovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bigovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ingram makes his way to full guard, as Bigovich worked for a kimura.
Bigovich wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ingram haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigovich being controlled here momentarily.
Ingram has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram controlling the position.
Bigovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ingram's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bigovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ingram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ingram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bigovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Ingram fails with the takedown.
Bigovich wants to counter the offense by Ingram and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ingram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bigovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ingram is looking for a counter combo.
Santiago Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Bigovich.
Bigovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ingram to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ingram prevents Bigovich from getting back to his feet.
Ingram is looking to stand up but Bigovich won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram is stalling in the full guard.
Bigovich controls Ingram momentarily but Ingram frees himself.
Ingram tries to stand but Bigovich is controlling from the bottom.
Bigovich pulls Ingram in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ingram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ingram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ingram gets caught napping as Bigovich dives in and scores a takedown. Ingram manages to retain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ingram seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guy Bigovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bigovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ingram swivels and escapes.
Ingram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigovich sprawls well. Bigovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ingram gets slowly back to his feet.
Ingram clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ingram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bigovich swivels and escapes.
Bigovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bigovich tries to pull guard but Ingram won't allow it.
Santiago Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Bigovich.
Bigovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ingram.
Ingram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bigovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Ingram tries to counter with a takedown but Bigovich is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingram tries to clinch up but Bigovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigovich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ingram.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ingram jumps into guard, dragging Bigovich to the mat.
Bigovich wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
Ingram has his foot on Bigovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bigovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Bigovich wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
Ingram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bigovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram pulls Bigovich in close to prevent any damage.
Bigovich wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
Ingram looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ingram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigovich.
Bigovich closes the distance and clinches up with Ingram, looking for a takedown. Bigovich pushes Ingram against the cage but Ingram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bigovich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bigovich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingram is looking for a sweep.
Bigovich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bigovich closes the distance and clinches up with Ingram, looking for a takedown. Bigovich pushes Ingram against the cage but Ingram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bigovich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ingram is trying to defend but Bigovich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guy Bigovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ingram is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigovich passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guy Bigovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Ingram is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bigovich's half guard.
Bigovich is looking to escape.
Ingram keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bigovich is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ingram.
Ingram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bigovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ingram defends it nicely.
Bigovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Ingram. Ingram gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Bigovich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bigovich advances to full mount.
Ingram tries to hold on but Bigovich pushes him away.
Bigovich wants to take Ingram's back here but Ingram is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ingram working to try and regain half guard.
Ingram prevents Bigovich from taking his back.
Ingram tries to lock up and control but Bigovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigovich with the ground and pound from mount.
Bigovich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ingram tries to reverse the position but Bigovich maintains control.
Ingram regains half guard.
Ingram misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bigovich trying to control the action but Ingram is working from the bottom.
Bigovich is thwarting Ingram's attempts to control the position.
Ingram holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingram wants to improve his position but Bigovich is controlling well.
Bigovich is trying to work for a kimura but Ingram is defending well.
Bigovich prevents Ingram from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ingram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bigovich is looking for a kimura but Ingram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bigovich to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigovich is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ingram still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ingram has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bigovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bigovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bigovich 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Bigovich!
In his post fight interview, Guy Bigovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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