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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orestes Prometheus (ranked 3474 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Vladimir Gwadnovich (ranked 46 p4p, 47 weight class). Gwadnovich has chosen State Anthem of the Russian Federation as his entrance music. Vladimir Gwadnovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orestes Prometheus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Gwadnovich!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwadnovich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prometheus to the ground. Gwadnovich is now in Prometheus's guard.
Prometheus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gwadnovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Prometheus is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prometheus is on top in guard.
Gwadnovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prometheus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwadnovich keeping full guard, as Prometheus tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gwadnovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gwadnovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prometheus's guard.
Prometheus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gwadnovich working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gwadnovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gwadnovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prometheus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gwadnovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwadnovich throws an elbow that misses. Prometheus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gwadnovich's guard. Nice move by Prometheus!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gwadnovich is on top in guard.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Gwadnovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gwadnovich landing some decent shots from guard.
Prometheus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gwadnovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Gwadnovich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus has Gwadnovich pulled in close to control his posture.
Gwadnovich throwing strikes from guard but Prometheus blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gwadnovich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gwadnovich postures up.
Gwadnovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Gwadnovich throws an elbow that misses. Prometheus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gwadnovich's guard. Nice move by Prometheus!
Prometheus looking to pass the guard.
Gwadnovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prometheus is one step ahead there.
Gwadnovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Prometheus has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Prometheus gets to mount! Gwadnovich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gwadnovich tries to reverse the position but Prometheus maintains control.
Prometheus wants to control the pace but Gwadnovich is squirming around nicely.
Gwadnovich gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gwadnovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gwadnovich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Prometheus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Gwadnovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prometheus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Prometheus enables Gwadnovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prometheus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Prometheus trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gwadnovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gwadnovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gwadnovich trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwadnovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prometheus being controlled here, momentarily.
Gwadnovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus is pulling down on Gwadnovich's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gwadnovich shoots for a takedown but Prometheus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gwadnovich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gwadnovich thows a huge punch but Prometheus dodges it nicely.
Gwadnovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gwadnovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Vladimir Gwadnovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prometheus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gwadnovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gwadnovich wants to take a breather but Prometheus is having none of it.
Gwadnovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus is looking for a sweep. Gwadnovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gwadnovich looks to land a strike but Prometheus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gwadnovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gwadnovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Prometheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gwadnovich throws a strike but Prometheus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gwadnovich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prometheus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gwadnovich wants to sweep here but Prometheus controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Prometheus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Prometheus trying to control from half guard but Gwadnovich is working away.
Prometheus stalling.
Gwadnovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Gwadnovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Prometheus trying to pass the guard but Gwadnovich defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gwadnovich is looking to get back to full guard here but Prometheus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gwadnovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prometheus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gwadnovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gwadnovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prometheus's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Gwadnovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gwadnovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gwadnovich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gwadnovich lands with a punch from half guard.
Gwadnovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prometheus defending well though.
Prometheus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gwadnovich wants to take a breather but Prometheus is having none of it.
Gwadnovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwadnovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prometheus's head.
Gwadnovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwadnovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gwadnovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Prometheus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prometheus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gwadnovich is working away from the top position though.
Prometheus gets back to full guard.
Gwadnovich throwing strikes from guard but Prometheus blocks nicely.
Prometheus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gwadnovich throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Prometheus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gwadnovich misses with a takedown
and Prometheus counters with a straight right hand.
Gwadnovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prometheus tries to get to full guard but Gwadnovich has control of the leg.
Gwadnovich is looking to take a break and control but Prometheus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prometheus is looking for a sweep. Gwadnovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gwadnovich throws a strike but Prometheus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gwadnovich throws a strike but Prometheus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Prometheus stopping the sweep attempt from Gwadnovich.
Gwadnovich keeps trying to improve his position.
Prometheus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gwadnovich wants to improve his position but instead Prometheus has moved into half guard.
Gwadnovich is not content to let Prometheus control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwadnovich tries to get to full guard but Prometheus has control of the leg.
Prometheus wants to pass the guard but Gwadnovich is defending well.
Gwadnovich tries to roll over but Prometheus keeps him under control.
Vladimir Gwadnovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gwadnovich is concentrating on defense, preventing Prometheus from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prometheus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gwadnovich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Gwadnovich.
I've got Gwadnovich 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Gwadnovich!
Vladimir Gwadnovich made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs comrades'.
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