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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Wicks (ranked 4715 p4p, 5001 weight class) and Victor Drazdov (ranked 578 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Wicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Drazdov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drazdov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drazdov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wicks is fending him off so far but Drazdov persists. Nope, Wicks circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Wicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drazdov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wicks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wicks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drazdov as he jumps to the side.
Wicks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drazdov but Drazdov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drazdov fails with the takedown.
Drazdov shoots for a takedown but Wicks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe Wicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Drazdov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicks swinging wildly here.
Wicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drazdov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wicks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drazdov managing to block the knees to the body from Wicks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drazdov.
Drazdov looking to throw knees to the head but Wicks is blocking nicely.
Wicks manages to break the clinch.
Wicks goes for a double leg but Drazdov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drazdov continues to drive forward.
Drazdov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drazdov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drazdov counters with a three punch combo that has Wicks backing up. Wicks nods at Drazdov to acknowledge the strikes.
Wicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe Wicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wicks is breathing heavily.
Wicks shoots for a takedown but Drazdov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Wicks as Drazdov shoots in.
Drazdov tries to clinch up but Wicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Wicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drazdov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicks gets caught napping as Drazdov dives in and scores a takedown. Wicks manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drazdov trying to control but Wicks is working from the bottom.
Drazdov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drazdov.
Drazdov throws an elbow that misses. Wicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drazdov's guard. Nice move by Wicks!
Wicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drazdov working a defensive guard here.
Drazdov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drazdov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wicks is aware though and is defending well.
Wicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drazdov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wicks passes into side control.
Wicks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drazdov is looking for a sweep.
That's four 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.
Drazdov wants to control but Wicks postures up.
Wicks decides to stand back up. Wicks steps back and let's Drazdov get back to his feet.
Wicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Drazdov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drazdov shoots in but Wicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drazdov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wicks.
Drazdov fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drazdov has a takedown stuffed.
Drazdov dives in and grabs Wicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wicks pushes down on Drazdov's head and hops out.
Wicks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wicks 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.
Wicks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drazdov tries to avoid it but Wicks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drazdov to the ground. Drazdov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wicks clinches up against the cage.
Wicks effectively controlling the action here.
Wicks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Drazdov avoids the damage to the body.
Wicks jumps guard but Drazdov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Wicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drazdov gets underhooks to prevent Wicks's takedown attempt.
Wicks can't get the takedown.
Wicks controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Drazdov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drazdov as Wicks tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drazdov's efforts to push away.
Wicks tries to pull guard but Drazdov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Drazdov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wicks to keep the fight standing.
Wicks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drazdov working hard to break the clinch.
Drazdov has Wicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drazdov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wicks walks away with a smile on his face. Drazdov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Drazdov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drazdov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drazdov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drazdov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wicks is fending him off so far but Drazdov persists. Nope, Wicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Wicks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wicks shoots in for a takedown but Drazdov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drazdov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wicks as he avoids it easily.
Drazdov gets a clinch.
Wicks avoiding damage as Drazdov throws knees to the body.
Wicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Drazdov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drazdov fails to pull guard.
Drazdov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drazdov is trying to break the clinch but Wicks is controlling him.
Drazdov tries to pull guard but Wicks holds him up against the cage and eventually Drazdov drops back down to his feet.
Wicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Drazdov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicks breaks the clinch.
Wicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drazdov.
Drazdov fails with a takedown attempt.
Drazdov looks to land a body kick but Wicks moved away.
Drazdov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drazdov somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drazdov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drazdov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wicks defends well and Drazdov ends up having to push Wicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drazdov tries to keep at a distance but Wicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wicks wants a takedown.
Drazdov tries to pull guard but Wicks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Drazdov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drazdov stops a takedown attempt from Wicks.
Drazdov is pressed up against the cage. Wicks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drazdov down to the mat. Drazdov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drazdov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Joe Wicks has been cut.
Drazdov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wicks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Drazdov avoids it.
Drazdov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wicks is fending him off so far but Drazdov persists. Nope, Wicks circles away and we're back to standing.
Wicks is looking to counter the offense by Drazdov and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drazdov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wicks avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Drazdov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Wicks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wicks throws a head kick that misses.
Wicks dives in for a single leg takedown but Drazdov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drazdov letting Wicks take a breather here.
Drazdov stalling in the clinch but Wicks improves position.
Wicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drazdov is defending well for now.
Drazdov is struggling to control the position.
Wicks prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drazdov avoids the elbow strike from Wicks, against the cage.
Wicks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drazdov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wicks breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drazdov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drazdov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drazdov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drazdov dives in for a single leg takedown but Wicks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joe Wicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Drazdov.
Drazdov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Wicks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drazdov defends well and Wicks ends up having to push Drazdov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drazdov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drazdov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drazdov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drazdov wants to take a breather but Wicks is having none of it.
Wicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drazdov wants to control from the top but Wicks keeps moving.
Drazdov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drazdov defends well.
Drazdov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drazdov chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drazdov tries to stand but Wicks is controlling from the bottom.
Drazdov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drazdov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wicks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wicks with a poor takedown
and Drazdov counters with a series of strikes. Wicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drazdov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drazdov drives through with a takedown into Wicks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wicks keeping moving, preventing Drazdov from controlling successfully.
Drazdov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drazdov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wicks's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wicks wants to sweep here but Drazdov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Drazdov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drazdov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Drazdov!
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RATING
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