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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Kasongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. The key to victory for Grisha Kamenov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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203 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasongos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov lands with an overhand left.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamenov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kamenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasongo misses.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kasongo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kamenov - the referee stops the clock and Kasongo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kamenov. Kasongo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Kamenov finds it's target.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Kasongo avoids it well.
Kasongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo misses with a body shot
and Kamenov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamenov pinned against the cage. Kamenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Kamenov misses its intended target.
Kasongo misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
Kamenov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.
Kamenov looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasongo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
Kasongo stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kasongo throws an elbow that misses. Kamenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasongo's guard. Nice move by Kamenov!
Kamenov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
Kamenov tries to stand but Kasongo is controlling from the bottom.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov is really struggling to control Kasongo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamenov has gone for a leg lock! Kasongo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kamenov's head coaches at Crucible that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grisha Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenov lands a two punch combo.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasongo.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws an overhand right that lands on Kasongo's shoulder, as Kasongo tries to avoid the shot.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamenov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasongo slips a jab from Kamenov.
Kasongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kamenov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasongo blocks it.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo scores with a jab. Kamenov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov slips under a jab from Kasongo.
Kamenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenov.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasongo with the counter takedown but Kamenov avoids it easily.
Kasongo takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.
Kasongo swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kamenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo throws a body punch but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamenov rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Kasongo moved out of range nicely.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamenov defends it well.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamenov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Kamenov lands but Kasongo takes it in his stride.
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kasongo missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Kamenov lands with a kick to the temple. Kasongo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Kamenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grisha Kamenov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kasongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Kamenov misses with a two punch combination.
Kasongo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamenov throws a push kick but Kasongo slaps the foot to one side.
Kasongo connects with a body shot.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov misses with a right hand
so Kasongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
Kasongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo stands up over Kamenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamenov looking to control.
Kamenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasongo looking to pass the guard.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
Kasongo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasongo wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov working for a triangle but Kasongo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasongo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamenov has his foot on Kasongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kasongo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasongo throwing strikes but missing.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kasongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kasongo has escaped and now he's on top!
Kamenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luis Kasongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grisha Kamenov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamenov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grisha Kamenov!
A relieved looking Grisha Kamenov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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