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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrylo Lagounov (ranked 6077 p4p, 3934 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 600 p4p, 476 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Usko Unbelivable enters the cage!
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184 cm 21 205 3 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 201 5 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Powerful |
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyrylo Lagounov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lagounov closes the distance but Unbelivable moves to the side and Unbelivable counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Lagounov is striking from the bottom but Unbelivable uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Unbelivable passes into side control, despite Lagounov's attempt to control the position.
Lagounov can't do much from the bottom here. Lagounov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Unbelivable on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Unbelivable decides to stand back up. Unbelivable steps back and let's Lagounov get back to his feet. Unbelivable closes the distance and clinches. Lagounov breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lagounov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lagounov misses with a left hand and Unbelivable counters with a left to the body. Lagounov shoots in for a takedown but Unbelivable shows good takedown defense. Unbelivable moves into range and clinches up with Lagounov. Unbelivable is pressed up against the cage. Lagounov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Unbelivable down to the mat. Unbelivable avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lagounov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Unbelivable sprawls well. Unbelivable wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lagounov gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrylo Lagounov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lagounov tries to clinch and Unbelivable counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've been told by Lagounov's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lagounov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unbelivable doesn't seem bothered though. Lagounov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unbelivable swats him away and circles back towards the center. Unbelivable is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lagounov dodges the punch combination from Unbelivable.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lagounov falls off balance throwing a combination
so Unbelivable counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lagounov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Unbelivable manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Unbelivable works his foot free and advances to mount. Lagounov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unbelivable looking to control and managing it successfully. Unbelivable can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lagounov is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Unbelivable wants to finish this one by submission but Lagounov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Unbelivable. Unbelivable throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Unbelivable breaks from Lagounov's wrist control and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lagounov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Lagounov tries to get to full guard but Unbelivable has control of the leg. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Unbelivable dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Lagounov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Unbelivable counters with a left to the body. Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nice takedown defense from Lagounov. No joy for Unbelivable on that attempt. Lagounov has closed the distance and engaged Unbelivable in a clinch.
Lagounov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kyrylo Lagounov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable. Lagounov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Lagounov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Unbelivable is keeping busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lagounov has Unbelivable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unbelivable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lagounov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lagounov has Unbelivable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unbelivable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Lagounov is looking to take this one to the mat. Unbelivable stalling the fight.
Unbelivable has clasped his hands together around Lagounov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. You can see the frustration on Lagounov's face as Unbelivable controls the position. Unbelivable advances to full mount. Lagounov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Unbelivable tries to control but Lagounov wriggling away. Lagounov wants to control but Unbelivable is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Unbelivable looking to control but Lagounov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lagounov wants to control but Unbelivable is having none of it. Unbelivable working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Lagounov tries to improve his position but Unbelivable has taken his back! Unbelivable has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lagounov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Unbelivable pushes Lagounov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Usko Unbelivable! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Usko Unbelivable made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight. In defeat, Kyrylo Lagounov stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.
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