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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kowalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalchuk 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All Night. On his way into the cage it seems that Vyacheslav Kowalchuk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vyacheslav Kowalchuk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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149 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kowalchuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Fabiano scores with a one two! Kowalchuk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kowalchuk tries to sprawl but Fabiano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fabiano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabiano wants to advance to full mount but Kowalchuk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabiano trying to control but Kowalchuk is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano is pushing down on Kowalchuk 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalchuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Fabiano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalchuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fabiano wants to control but Kowalchuk is keeping him busy.
Fabiano wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalchuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fabiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fabiano misses with a head shot. Kowalchuk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kowalchuk looking for a guillotine here but Fabiano defends easily.
Kowalchuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fabiano told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fabiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fabiano throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalchuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabiano is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalchuk working for a triangle but Fabiano defends it easily.
Fabiano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabiano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kowalchuk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fabiano dives on top into guard.
Fabiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalchuk is retaining full guard.
Fabiano has gone for a leg lock! Kowalchuk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fabiano's guard.
Kowalchuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fabiano dives on top into guard.
Fabiano stands up from Kowalchuk 's guard - Fabiano perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Fabiano misses
and Kowalchuk counters with a straight right hand.
Fabiano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fabiano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fabiano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalchuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fabiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalchuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fabiano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kowalchuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Fabiano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fabiano working the strikes but Kowalchuk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fabiano controlling the action here.
Fabiano is working for a kimura here but Kowalchuk manages to reverse the position and he's now in Fabiano's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalchuk passes Fabiano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fabiano looking for submissions off his back.
Fabiano is breathing heavily.
Kowalchuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalchuk is looking for a kimura but Fabiano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalchuk to get the leverage.
Fabiano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kowalchuk is looking for a kimura here.
Kowalchuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is working for a kimura but Fabiano is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalchuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fabiano trying to hold on to Kowalchuk 's head to control him but Kowalchuk postures up.
Kowalchuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fabiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalchuk is looking for a kimura but Fabiano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalchuk to get the leverage.
Kowalchuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Fabiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kowalchuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fabiano is just riding it out for now. Kowalchuk eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano trying to control from the bottom.
Fabiano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kowalchuk 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kowalchuk 's back!
Gustavo Fabiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Good control from Fabiano.
Fabiano looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kowalchuk is controlling Fabiano 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kowalchuk forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fabiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalchuk is working for an americana but Fabiano has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kowalchuk was thinking about the submission.
Kowalchuk looking to pass the guard.
Kowalchuk postures up.
Kowalchuk has gone for a leg lock! Fabiano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kowalchuk 's guard.
Fabiano with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fabiano looks for the body kick but Kowalchuk saw that one coming.
Kowalchuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fabiano.
Fabiano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Kowalchuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fabiano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fabiano lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalchuk pushes a forearm under Fabiano's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fabiano is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
Vyacheslav Kowalchuk made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Even though i defeated Marat Gafurov once,He still seems to be getting all the hype and ranking,That is not going to happen,I Want a rematch with Gafurov this instant,To prove i deserved his spotlight!I Will NOT Accept any other fight offers until I beat him FIRST!'.
The defeated Gustavo Fabiano had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent but I will come back stronger than this fight and get my next W'.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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