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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 892 p4p, 519 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 128 p4p, 80 weight class). Ben Askrew is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov lands with an overhand left.
Vinogradov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Askrew back to the cage. Vinogradov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Askrew defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinogradov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Askrew's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askrew's best efforts.
Vinogradov is looking to control Askrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinogradov avoid being mounted?
Vinogradov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.
Askrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Askrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Askrew in close.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askrew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Vinogradov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Askrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinogradov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askrew is retaining full guard.
Askrew looking for subs off his back but Vinogradov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vinogradov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askrew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vinogradov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askrew knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Askrew is refusing to be controlled, as Vinogradov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Askrew is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.
Vinogradov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Askrew.
Vinogradov advances to mount.
Vinogradov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askrew is looking to improve his position but Vinogradov isn't that keen on the idea.
Vinogradov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Askrew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Askrew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov tries to control but Askrew wriggling away.
Vinogradov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Askrew to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Askrew shrugs it off.
Vinogradov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vinogradov has hold of Askrew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Askrew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Askrew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Askrew is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cope's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Askrew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askrew with the active half guard here but Vinogradov passes nicely into side control.
Askrew is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vinogradov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ben Askrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Vinogradov does it's job there.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askrew's head.
Vinogradov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askrew backs up against the cage.
Vinogradov clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askrew at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askrew's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov lands an overhand right.
Askrew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Askrew is out of range.
Askrew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it well and moves away.
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Vinogradov.
Askrew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew ducks right into an uppercut from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Askrew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askrew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinogradov stuns Askrew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vinogradov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Askrew doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.
Vinogradov feints a jab promting Askrew to slip. Vinogradov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Askrew slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Vinogradov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov cracks Askrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vinogradov works Askrew's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Vinogradov digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Vinogradov lands with a straight right. Askrew didn't see that one coming.
Askrew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Vinogradov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askrew's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Askrew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Askrew is out of range.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askrew. Askrew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Askrew ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Askrew tries to counter with a takedown but Vinogradov is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Askrew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Askrew's shoulder, as Askrew tries to avoid the shot.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Askrew moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askrew on the side of the head.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Vinogradov.
Askrew walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it well and moves away.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Askrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askrew has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinogradov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Askrew has Vinogradov in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinogradov trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Vinogradov throwing strikes but missing.
Askrew working for submissions but it's allowed Vinogradov to get to half guard.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askrew defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vinogradov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Askrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinogradov working for a submission but Askrew is keeping him at bay.
Vinogradov looking to isolate an arm here. Askrew doesn't see it coming and as Vinogradov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vinogradov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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