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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Semenov (ranked 2009 p4p, 2888 weight class) and Granger Stoll (ranked 238 p4p, 334 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kirill Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Granger Stoll!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stoll to the ground. Semenov is now in Stoll's guard.
Semenov looking to pass the guard.
Stoll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semenov is one step ahead there.
Stoll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Semenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stoll keeping full guard, as Semenov tries to pass.
Stoll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Semenov is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenov postures up and lands a big shot to Stoll's brow.
Semenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoll controls Semenov momentarily but Semenov frees himself.
Stoll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov is looking to advance position but Stoll has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Semenov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stoll controlling well, preventing Semenov from escaping the position.
Stoll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Semenov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stoll is pressing down on Semenov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Semenov is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semenov wants to get back to full guard.
Stoll is pressing down on Semenov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Semenov is holding on for now.
Semenov tries to roll over but Stoll keeps him under control.
Semenov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Semenov.
Semenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Semenov keeping moving, preventing Stoll from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoll stopping the sweep attempt from Semenov.
Stoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Semenov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stoll stands up from Semenov's guard - Stoll perhaps looking for a knockout.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown but Stoll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Stoll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoll throws a shot to the body.
Stoll throws a shot from downtown. Semenov moves away and avoids it.
Semenov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Semenov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoll is looking for a sweep. Semenov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Semenov working over Stoll with some ground and pound. Stoll looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semenov working Stoll over with strikes.
Semenov slips a nice elbow through Stoll's hands, connecting with Stoll's forehead.
Stoll taking some punishment here, with Semenov in his half guard.
Semenov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Semenov is looking to advance position but Stoll won't allow it.
Stoll trying to hold on to Semenov's head to control him but Semenov postures up.
Semenov drops an elbow to the side of Stoll's head.
Stoll tries to get to full guard but Semenov has control of the leg.
Semenov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoll defending well though.
Stoll is trying to get back to full guard.
Semenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoll has hold of Semenov's hands but Semenov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stoll tries to get to full guard but Semenov has control of the leg.
Semenov working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Semenov connects with a nice short shot to Stoll's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Semenov is nestled in close to Stoll, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Semenov drops an elbow to the side of Stoll's head.
Ground and pound from Semenov.
Semenov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stoll is looking for a sweep. Semenov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stoll looks winded!
Ground and pound from Semenov.
Semenov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Semenov advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Semenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Semenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoll.
Semenov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stoll did well to prevent Semenov getting side control.
Stoll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Semenov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Semenov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Semenov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stoll working to try and regain half guard.
Stoll in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kirill Semenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Semenov unloading with bombs!
Stoll is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenov looking to finish Stoll with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stoll!
Stoll is still in real trouble! Can Semenov finish him?
Stoll takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Semenov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Semenov!
Our winner, Kirill Semenov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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